Agricultural educators know that preparing the next generation for Nebraska's largest industry is a responsibility that requires them to be at the top of their game. Sharpen your skills as a professional, increase your knowledge of advances in agriculture, and expand your ability to make a difference by participating in professional development opportunities!
Live Online Inservice, afternoons at 4:30 Central Time
Come join the virtual fun by attending a live PDW or viewing a previously recorded session. PDWs can be hosted by anyone (teacher, industry partner, state staff, college faculty, etc), so check back often for the latest list!
Future Sessions Include:
Wednesday, September 20 - I Believe Campaign and Fundraising at the local level: More than just fruit sales
Wednesday, September 27 - Livestock Management Series with Dr. Reiling
Wednesday, October 4 - Livestock Evaluation with Julia Schwartz
Join Now!
PDWs are hosted using Zoom Meetings as a free service to Nebraska Agricultural Education teachers. Join by computer, iPad, iPhone or Android phones. (Speakers and microphone are required for computers. Most laptops have these built-in. A webcam is preferred, but not required.) When joining your first PDW, it's recommended to connect 10 minutes early to be sure audio is working properly.
Can't connect via Zoom, or having audio issues?
You can dial-in by calling 415-762-9988
and entering Meeting ID 4026-1714-19.
Can't connect via Zoom, or having audio issues?
You can dial-in by calling 415-762-9988
and entering Meeting ID 4024-7100-15.
It's preferred that you connect via computer so that you can see the screen and participants.
Have ideas for future PDWs?
Contact Krystl with ideas and suggestions for topics and presenters.
Please note that the beginning of this PDW is a bit choppy with connection issues, but the latter half summarizes the beginning and digs into the rules and some clarifying questions.
Update from what was stated in the video: The students will be given 4 Petri Dishes of bacteria to count. There will be 2 General Bacteria Counts (lighter Agar) and 2 Coliform Bacteria Counts (darker Agar). The students will need to know which petri dish (agar plate) is used to count general bacteria and which one is used to count Coliform bacteria.
Fast forward to: Logging in and setting up teacher profile and classes (starts at 3:15); Adding students (starts at 8:30); Student profile (starts at 20:00); Adding student experiences (starts at 30:00); Managing placement experiences (starts at 32:00); Managing entrepreneurship/production experiences (starts at 45:15); Misc AET features (reports, text/email students, & more) (starts at 1:23:00)
As agriculture teachers, were also math teachers, English teachers, science teachers, etc. Check out this turn-key professional learning experience designed to enhance instruction in English Language Arts across all disciplines. Currently, three foundational webinars are posted (Core Instructional Model, Formative Assessment and Monitoring and Adjusting Instruction). Most recently, the first strategy specific webinar (Close Reading) was posted. Over the next few months additional strategy-specific resources will be developed and posted. The strategies include: RAFT, Text Coding/Think-Alouds, Self-Check Paragraph Writing, Peer Editing, Class Glossary Mixer, QAR, Inquiry-Research Process Writing, Informative Speaking, and Infographics. The resources are located here.
For more information about this experience, please contact Cory Epler (cory.epler@nebraska.gov).
Online, In-Person, and On-Site, Throughout the School Year
Nebraska Team Ag Ed offers professional development and support for teachers new to teaching agriculture in Nebraska throughout the school year. This support includes:
Monthly Zoom online meetings hosted by UNL beginning in September
Regular mentor support organized by NAEA
Fall Meeting at Ag Ed Symposium in Grand Island on Saturday, November 4; hosted by NDE
Spring Meeting at Leverage/Activate Conference in Kearney on Saturday, March 17; hosted by UNL
Beginning Teacher Institute (last week in July, dates TBD) in Lincoln hosted by NDE (recommended but optional)
Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings are designed around a "just in time" philosophy based on the needs and upcoming events of a beginning agricultural education teacher. Each month, you can choose one of the two available Zoom dates to attend a meeting based on your schedule. The meetings on Monday of each month will begin at 4:00 CT, while the Wednesday meetings each month will take place at 4:30 CT.
Note the following dates:
September 13(Wed@4:30) or 18(Mon@4:00) via Zoom
October 9(Mon@4:00) or 11(Wed@4:30) via Zoom - Special Topic: Using AET for SAE Records
November 4 @ Ag Ed Symposium/P2C in Grand Island (Time TBD) (In-Person Meeting)
December 4(Mon@4:00) or 7(Wed@4:30) via Zoom
Second semester Zoom dates will be announced in December
Confirmed In-Person Meeting 2nd Semester: March 17th from Noon to 3:30 @ Activate/Leverage Conference in Kearney
Join via Zoom Now!
Beginning teacher monthly meetings are hosted using Zoom meetings as a free service. Join by computer, iPad, iPhone or Android phones. (Speakers and microphone are required for computers. Most laptops have these built-in. A webcam is preferred, but not required.) When joining your first Zoom meeting, it's recommended to connect 10 minutes early to be sure audio is working properly.
Can't connect via Zoom, or having audio issues?
You can dial-in by calling 415-762-9988
and entering Meeting ID 4026-1714-19.
Can't connect via Zoom, or having audio issues?
You can dial-in by calling 415-762-9988
and entering Meeting ID 4024-7100-15.
It's preferred that you connect via computer so that you can see the screen and participants.
Questions? Contact us!
Matt Kreifels Beginning Teacher Program Coordinator matt.kreifels@unl.edu 402.617.1419
