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Improving Student Literacy in Agriculture: An Approach Through AI Partnerships

Author

Clemons, Christopher A.
Faulk, Brooke
Ford, Jillian C.
McKibben, Jason D.
Lindner, James R.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9879-0888
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4723-9919
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2080-202X
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1448-3846

Abstract

This professional presentation titled “Improving Student Literacy in Agriculture: An Approach Through AI Partnerships” provides strategies for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into agricultural education to enhance student literacy and critical thinking. Specific findings from previous research highlighted a “pedagogical adoption gap” among educators, where the primary challenge is not a lack of technical skill but a need for confidence in the methods and reasons for using AI in the classroom. The authors propose that agricultural educators’ diverse experiences with technology should be viewed as a strength. The authors recommended best practices, including practicing the “human in the loop”, teaching students to evaluate AI-generated content critically, and focusing on the learning process that occurs through thoughtful prompting.