Open Teaching Materials

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The purpose of this Open Teaching Materials collection is to allow TAMU Faculty to self-deposit teaching materials that they have authored and wish to share openly with the world, beyond the campus- and course-restricted Learning Management System.

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Browsing Open Teaching Materials by Subject "Agriculture Communications"

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    Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating accurately and concisely (COM02)
    (Texas A&M University. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, 2024) Leggette, Holli R.; Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Richburg, Audra W.; Esquivel, Christi
    This packet contains instructional materials and online modules prepared for Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating accurately and concisely (COM02). It includes curriculum, PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, grading considerations, and notes for instructors. These materials were created as part of the USDA Grant entitled "Fueling the Mind, Feeding the World: Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making Skills of Secondary Agricultural Education Students." MODULE OVERVIEW: Accurate and concise information is important in the decision-making process. Without accurate and concise information, scientists cannot conduct research, interpret scientific findings, or make recommendations based on their findings. These are all important as those who use this information—the majority of the global population—usually lack specialized knowledge but still look for and need understandable, usable scientific information.
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    Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating on social media (COM03)
    (Texas A&M University. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, 2024) Leggette, Holli R.; Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Richburg, Audra; Esquivel, Christi
    This packet contains instructional materials and online modules prepared for Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating on social media (COM03). It includes curriculum, PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, grading considerations, and notes for instructors. These materials were created as part of the USDA Grant entitled "Fueling the Mind, Feeding the World: Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making Skills of Secondary Agricultural Education Students." MODULE OVERVIEW: Social media is present everywhere and consumed by nearly everyone. As such, social media are powerful tools that can help people and companies improve their reputations and share information widely when used correctly. However, missteps on social media can also have massive negative effects. The Communicating on Social Media module provides learners with an overview of how to communicate appropriately and professionally using social media.
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    Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating orally (COM05)
    (Texas A&M University. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, 2024) Leggette, Holli R.; Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Richburg, Audra; Esquivel, Christi
    This packet contains instructional materials and online modules prepared for Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating orally (COM05). It includes curriculum, PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, grading considerations, and notes for instructors. These materials were created as part of the USDA Grant entitled "Fueling the Mind, Feeding the World: Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making Skills of Secondary Agricultural Education Students." MODULE OVERVIEW: Presentation and oral communication skills are important skills for students who are often expected to give presentations as part of course assignments or for employees who must speak at work. From speaking to a future employer in an elevator to presenting research at a conference, individuals need to understand how to communicate orally. Being an exceptional scientist is not enough—individuals must learn to communicate beyond the lab. This module will walk learners through the process of creating and delivering an oral presentation, from understanding your audience to body language during presentation.
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    Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating pleasantly and professionally (COM06)
    (Texas A&M University. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, 2024) Leggette, Holli R.; Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Richburg, Audra; Esquivel, Christi
    This packet contains instructional materials and online modules prepared for Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating pleasantly and professionally (COM06). It includes curriculum, PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, grading considerations, and notes for instructors. These materials were created as part of the USDA Grant entitled "Fueling the Mind, Feeding the World: Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making Skills of Secondary Agricultural Education Students." MODULE OVERVIEW: This module introduces how to communicate pleasantly and professionally with examples based in agriculture. Although much of the information shared may seem obvious, brainstorming how to apply these tactics in various business communication modes is often highly beneficial to students.
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    Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Listening effectively (COM07)
    (Texas A&M University. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, 2024) Leggette, Holli R.; Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Richburg, Audra; Esquivel, Christi
    This packet contains instructional materials and online modules prepared for Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Listening effectively (COM07). It includes curriculum, PowerPoint slides, activities, handouts, grading considerations, and notes for instructors. These materials were created as part of the USDA Grant entitled "Fueling the Mind, Feeding the World: Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making Skills of Secondary Agricultural Education Students." MODULE OVERVIEW: Listening is a crucial part of communication for two major reasons. First, we spend more time listening than writing, reading, speaking, or using other forms of communication. Second, listening is not the same as hearing. Effective listening includes attentiveness, thinking critically about the information, engaging in the conversation through head nodding, and watching nonverbal movements and cues. Without effective listening, messages might be misunderstood. Therefore, employers look for those who can listen effectively and identify keywords and concepts needed to make informed decisions.