Basic Ag Teacher

Introduction to Ag Communications discusses media, ethics in journalism, APA vs MLA and gives an in-depth look to Communications Law. This is perfect for students in any communications class, not just agriculture!

This unit talks about advocating for agriculture on social media. We dive into why social media is important to advocating and what kinds of stories work best on different platforms.

This graphic design unit focuses on infographics and graphics used for social media. The main software used is Canva. It helps to have an understanding of Canva prior to the lesson. Topics include the basics of design and elements.

Audio Storytelling helps students understand the basic elements of journalistic audio and how to create a quality sound piece for the use of journalistic story or a "podcast-style" project.

Agriculture Communications: Developing A Story helps students learn about different types of news stories and allows them to dive into different aspects of stories. Topics include: Headline writing, News Writing, Opinion Writing, Sports Writing and Feature Writing.

Video Production teaches students how to create effective visual stories. Topics include: tips, visuals, audio and text.

This unit talks about basic photography. Topics include basic parts and functions of a camera, exposure, ISO and shutter speed.

This research unit can be used in conjunction with story writing. It dives deep into audience analysis, segmenting, interviewing, and source analysis. It also provides tips on gathering data.

Website Production discusses elements of an efficient website and how to develop a website with the consumer in mind. It also demonstrates mobile-friendly uses.