Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating on social media (COM03)
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Date
2024
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Texas A&M University. Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications
Abstract
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.
Description
Fall 2024 version. Created at Texas A&M University as part of a grant sponsored by the USDA.
For additional information, visit the Texas A&M University Science Communications Lab at https://scicomm.tamu.edu/.
Keywords
Agriculture Communications, SOCIAL SCIENCES::Other social sciences::Media and communication studies, TECHNOLOGY::Information technology, SOCIAL SCIENCES, Social Media, Relatability
Citation
Leggette, H. R., Murphrey, T. P., Richburg, A., & Esquivel, C. (2024). Fueling the mind, feeding the world: Communication in agriculture - Communicating on social media (COM03). Texas A&M University: The OAKtrust Digital Repository.