work, and involvement in the learning environment ( Miller et al., 2011 ). Student engagement has an important influence on achievement and learning in higher education ( Kahu, 2013 ). Increased student engagement can improve critical thinking, enhance
instruction ( Hoch and Dougher, 2011 ; Rieger et al., 2011 ). Effective online formats use a variety of instructional strategies to enhance interactive learning, ensure critical thinking, and provide immediate feedback ( Campbell et al., 2011 ; Schroeder
, ensure critical thinking, and provide immediate feedback ( Campbell et al., 2011 ; Schroeder-Moreno, 2010 ; Tignor et al., 2007 ; Wilson and Flory, 2012 ; Wilson and Thetford, 2003 ). Described as “the purposeful act of reproducing plants,” plant
Rudd, 2005 ; Murphrey and Boyd, 2003 ; Wadsworth, 2003 ). This teaching method provided a platform for the student instructors to develop such skills, including assuming responsibility, completing tasks, listening effectively, thinking critically
capacity as key to the promotion of critical thinking. Dollisso and Martin (1999) assessed learning preferences of members of a young farmer association and found practical, hands-on experiences were most preferred. A survey of women farmers found
opportunities for faculty, students and industry members to connect, reconnect, and develop professional relationships, along with developing future collaborative opportunities at this year’s meeting. However, there are still needs to further identify critical
increased feelings of competence and ownership, improved visibility in society, utilization of the unique contributions of this age group, and the fostering of important decision-making and critical thinking skills needed throughout life ( Adams and Ingham
-oriented proficiencies and have been defined to include interpersonal and intrapersonal communication, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, technology, and information literacy skills ( Candy et al., 1994 ; Guthrie, 1994 ; Harvey, 1993 ; Mayer, 1992 ). When
. I felt it got some people out of their shells and some people thinking about getting out of their shells.” Other comments included “It was a fun way to break away from the typical week in this class”; “I loved how excited everyone got about their
engagement and training in extension is also facilitated by Instagram, furthering student awareness, critical thinking, communication skills, and research documentation. For example, students maintaining agricultural research trials can be tasked with 1