LifeKnowledge in Action

LifeKnowledge Online Now Free!

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:00:00 EST

National FFA is now offering LifeKnowledge® Online at no cost! Help you construct a leadership library of lesson plans, integration tools and hands-on activities you can use in the classroom or for planning FFA events. Let LifeKnowledge® Online do this for you at no cost—no subscription fee, no lengthy registration process, no nonsense!

LK Assists in Inquiry-Based Teaching

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 25 May 2010 03:00:00 EST

The eduction world can hardly talk about quality classroom instruction without mentioning inquiry-based learning. Listen in to better understand inquiry based teaching and how LK resources can help.

Character, the Cornerstone of Leadership

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:00:00 EST

What is character and how do we incorporate this FFA Precept into student development? Listen in as the levels of developing character are discussed.

Best Practices in Work-Life Balance

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 07 April 2010 03:00:00 EST

Listen in as agriculture educators Matt Kreifels of Nebraska and Kendra Linnebur of Kansas discuss work-life balance. Take-away some great tips on balancing your time and priorities as an agriculture educator.

Engaging students through Leadership Education

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Fri, 19 March 2010 03:00:00 EST

Listen in as agriculture educators Matt Kreifels of Nebraska and Kendra Linnebur of Kansas describe some of their favorite e-Moments and how they bring the FFA Mission to life for every student.

Using the Hieroglyphic e-Moment

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Thu, 25 February 2010 03:00:00 EST

Listen in as the Hieroglyphic e-Moment, engaging strategy, is described. Where and how should you insert this e-Moment to maximize comprehension and retention?

NAAE Panel Discussion Part 2

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 26 January 2010 03:00:00 EST

This podcast shares a portion of a leadership panel discussion held at the National Association of Agriculture Educators Convention in Nashville, TN. This audio shares some great ways educators are purposefully integrating leadership into all aspects of their program.

NAAE Panel Discussion Part 1

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 06 January 2010 03:00:00 EST

Using the Chapter Leadership Module

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 30 December 2009 03:00:00 EST

LifeKnowledge Online has a new resource to help your officers prepare for meetings and lead the chapter. Listen in to understand how this resource could be used in your program.

Tardy Students?

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 18 November 2009 03:00:00 EST

Do you have an issue with students being tardy to class? Listen in to see how you can take this negative occurrence and create a learning moment for students.

Facilitating Learning Experiences

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 04 November 2009 03:00:00 EST

Education Specialist with the National FFA, Karen Fredenburg, discusses some great tips on the subject of facilitating meaningful learning experiences outside the classroom.

The 411 on AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards.

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 07 October 2009 03:00:00 EST

An Interview with Dr. Will Waidelich about the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster Content Standards. He describes why and how they were created and how LifeKnowledge precepts have been incorporated.

Growing stronger through education.

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Thu, 17 September 2009 03:00:00 EST

Now that we are back in school, how do we keep ourselves and our students focused on physical growth as it relates to our individual personal growth.

Live from the 81st National FFA Convention

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Thu, 20 August 2009 03:00:00 EST

Brandie Disberger, agriculture educator from Kansas discusses LifeKnowledge. She explains how and why she regularly uses LifeKnowledge materials in her classroom.

Building Character Inside the Classroom

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 17 June 2009 03:00:00 EST

How do you develop integrity, responsibility and respect? In this episode we focus on lessons that build character and the importance of providing situations for students to practice building these skills.

21st Century Skills

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:00:00 EST

Bringing 21st Century Skills to a classroom near you! Listen in to see how LifeKnowledge can help students leave your classroom with the skill-set needed to be successful in life.

Focus on Mental Growth

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST

The first in a series of podcasts focused around each LifeKnowledge precept, this episode is on Mental Growth Here we discuss ideas on how to help your students grow by using inquiry-based learning to develop reasoning, thinking and coping skills.

Purposeful Leadership Development via the Annual Banquet

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST

Listen in as Christine White, team leader of the LifeKnowledge Center for Agricultural Education, uses the Coaching Guide and ideas on chapter banquet planning to give helpful hints on purposeful planning.

LK Tools Rundown

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Wed, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST

An overview of the resources available through LifeKnowledge; including the tools, guides and plans you need to build a total program.

New Horizons Teacher’s Guide

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST

Learn about the new free teacher’s guide. FFA New Horizons magazine has teamed up with the LifeKnowledge Center for Agricultural Education to produce a new teacher resource.

The LifeKnowledge factor in the 10x15 Initiative.

kwuthrick@ffa.org (National FFA Organization) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST

The first episode of LifeKnowledge in Action features Doug Loudenslager, chief operating officer of the National FFA Organization, as he discusses the LifeKnowledge factor in achieving 10,000 quality agricultural education programs by 2015.