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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes drive the selection of technology. In order for learning outcomes to drive the selection of technology, teachers must first be sure of their desired student learning outcomes. This important direction allows the efficient selection of technology applicable and appropriate for their learning outcomes. Teachers are often compelled to look to outside sources for standards in their practice, and this resource area provides links and descriptions of some of the major national standards for the subject.

Standards for Agriculture Education

Benchmarks and Standards

URL: http://www.mcrel.org/careerstandards/Agriculture.asp

Description: A comprehensive set of content knowledge standards based on numerous state, regional and national standards. This site lists a summary of standards and benchmarks for agriculture education from the Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)

Sponsoring Organization: Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) - www.mcrel.org

National Standards for Teacher Education

URL: http://aaae.okstate.edu/files/ncatestds.pdf

Description: National Standards for Teacher Education in Agriculture

Sponsoring Organization: American Association for Agricultural Education - http://aaae.okstate.edu/

State Standards

URL: http://www.ageducate.org/links/

Description: Links to individual state educational organizations with agriculture standards

Sponsoring Organization: American Farm Bureau Federation - http://www.fb.org