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'AgLIT (Agricultural Literacy through Innovative Technology): A Fully STEM-Integrated, Project-Based, Upper-Elementary Curriculum Module' |
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AgLIT is a free 10-day fully STEM-integrated, upper-elementary agricultural literacy curriculum designed to increase students’ agricultural and STEM knowledge, skills, and attitudes/beliefs using innovative technology and project-based tasks. AgLIT provides teachers with content knowledge, notes about misconceptions, and connections to STEM subjects. It includes an iBook, hands-on activities, formative and summative assessments, and was effectively tested in an urban district. For example, students analyzed soil samples like scientists, used Web GIS to study agricultural trends, engineered new egg cartons, and calculated ingredients for cheese-making. Workshop participants will review materials, participate in activities, and receive access to the module and assessments. Workshop Session (all workshops will be 75 minutes) | |
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Presentation: 14601_2213FarahVallera.pdf |
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Handouts: 14601_2213Farah L.Vallera.pdf |
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| Farah L. Vallera | |
| Email: | fav203@lehigh.edu |
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| Speaker Order: | 1 |
| Author Order: | 1 |
| Person Type: | Primary Presenter |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
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| Main Phone: | 484-542-0162 |
| Biosketch: | Farah L. Vallera teaches instructional technology and teacher education as a Professor of Practice in Lehigh University's Teaching, Learning, and Technology graduate degree program and is a practicing instructional design consultant in higher education. She received a Ph.D. from Lehigh University in Teaching, Learning, and Technology, where her focus was on using innovative educational technology in the design and dissemination of STEM-integrated agricultural literacy curriculum for elementary students. She also has an M.A. and B.A. in sociology from Lehigh University and Centenary College, respectively. Aside from teaching courses and conducting research in instructional design, design thinking, makerspace development, mobile technology, and integrated STEM and agriculture, she develops multicultural, inclusion, and diversity awareness course materials and enjoys practicing urban agriculture and volunteering as an agricultural educator for diverse audiences. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | Lehigh University |
