To purchase this micro-credential
Visit the website Next-Gen AgTeachers: Agriculture in the 21st century for Secondary Teachers and complete the following steps:
- Go to “How to Apply”
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- Login or establish your account if you don’t already have one
Micro-credential Summary:
This micro-credential comes out of the Next-Gen AgTeachers: upskilling teachers in AgFoodFibre for the 21st century project, aimed to improve primary and secondary teacher knowledge of modern agriculture and the digital capability required for work in agriculture. This series of five micro-credentials is relevant to primary and secondary school teachers who are currently teaching agriculture or teaching agriculture out of field (assigned a subject for which they do not have the required subject matter knowledge or formal qualifications in). In the "Agriculture in the 21st century for Secondary Teachers" micro-credential, you will develop knowledge and skills necessary to teach agri-tech concepts and 21st-century agriculture skills and practices into a secondary school teaching program.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and describe key technological innovations used in modern agriculture
- Discuss the impact of these agricultural technological innovations on agricultural productivity and efficiency
- Explore and implement engaging and interactive classroom activities that use coding, GPS tracking, digital equipment, and other relevant technologies to demonstrate the use of technology in agriculture
- Effectively communicate the importance of innovation and technological advancements in the agricultural industry.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $0
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Hours: 4 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Course Enquiries: All enquiries can be directed to ageducation@cqu.edu.au