Agricultural Education and Communication
"The UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) develops leaders, educators and communicators to meet the challenges society is facing in the agriculture and natural resource industries." --- About AEC
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Editorial Team
- Brian Myers - Chair, Approver
- Matt Benge - Editor
- Paul Roberts - ICS Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Using Social Media to Engage Communities with Research: Accessibility
WC427/AEC766by Kathryn A. Stofer, Kirsten Hecht, and Lisa LundgrenJanuary 10th, 2023This new 6-page document, part of a series on using social media to engage communities with research, focuses on making your social media inclusive by integrating accessibility up front for individuals with disabilities of various types. Any Extension personnel, researchers, and other public engagement and communications personnel can benefit from these strategies. Written by Kathryn A. Stofer, Kirsten Hecht, and Lisa Lundgren, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.Critical Issue: Other
Addressing Labor Needs by Understanding Grower Perceptions about Adoption of Automated Nursery Technologies: A Resource for US Extension Professionals
WC425/AEC764by Laura A. Warner, Alicia L. Rihn, Amy Fulcher, Susan Schexnayder, Anthony V. LeBude, Lloyd Nackley, Margarita Velandia, and James AltlandDecember 14th, 2022This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication presents research assessing how nursery growers perceive automated and mechanized nursery technologies (ANTs) and determine how these perceptions relate to adoption. This information could guide the development of Extension programs that help nursery operations make informed decisions about ANT adoption and identify ANT characteristics that are positively correlated with ANT adoption. This document was designed for Extension professionals and other practitioners who serve nursery grower clientele across the United States, including companies developing and marketing ANTs to nursery operations. Written by Laura A. Warner, Alicia L. Rihn, Amy Fulcher, Susan Schexnayder, Anthony V. LeBude, Lloyd Nackley, Margarita Velandia, and James Altland.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Relying on Research for Effective Response: A Survey Tool for Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 to Create Extension Resources
WC426/AEC765by Lauri M. Baker, Ashley McLeod-Morin, Shelli Rampold, Anissa Zagonel, Ricky Telg, Angela B. Lindsey, Michaela Kandzer, Sandra Anderson, Sydney Honeycutt, Phillip Stokes, Valentina Castano, and Alena PoulinDecember 14th, 2022The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) conducted a series of national public opinion surveys to examine the perceptions of Americans related to COVID-19. The PIE Center shared the survey data using Extension and outreach communication pieces, including issue guides, kinetic typography videos, webinars, and communication toolkits. Data collected from the PIE Center on Americans’ perceptions related to COVID-19 also informed two communication toolkits developed for Extension. This new 5-page article, published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, describes the instruments used to collect public opinion data related to COVID-19. Written by Lauri M. Baker, Ashley McLeod-Morin, Shelli Rampold, Anissa Zagonel, Ricky Telg, Angela B. Lindsey, Michaela Kandzer, Sandra Anderson, Sydney Honeycutt, Phillip Stokes, Valentina Castano, and Alena Poulin.Critical Issue: Other
Streaming Science #3: Using Scientist Online Electronic Field Trips for Engagement with Your Target Audience
WC424/AEC763by Jamie Loizzo, Caroline Barnett, Christine Krebs, and Gabriel SpandauNovember 30th, 2022This is the third publication in the Streaming Science EDIS series focused on how to use mobile hardware and software for engagement with your target audience. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication focuses on a model called Scientist Online for live webcast electronic field trips (EFTs). Through Scientist Online EFTs, Streaming Science connects university scientists and Extension professionals with PK-12 students around the world for small-scale presentations, demonstrations, and discussions. Written by Jamie Loizzo, Caroline Barnett, Christine Krebs, and Gabriel Spandau.Critical Issue: Other
Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #4: Role Modeling
WC423/AEC762by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. BarryOctober 31st, 2022This fourth publication of the Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring series focuses on role modeling. Role modeling is achieved by the cooperating teacher positively modeling all aspects of teaching. This can be accomplished through demonstrating teaching methods, explaining classroom management techniques, and modeling effective communication. Through observation, the student teacher decides what and how they will implement or not implement as an educator in their own classroom. Written by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; 3 pp.Critical Issue: Other
