GROW X900 - Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons
The goal of Growing Teachers Throughout the Season (GTS) is to increase the number of pre-K through grade 12 educational professionals who teach STEM-based agricultural production techniques and workforce skills throughout the traditional school year by using the GTS curriculum. GTS is applicable at all grade levels, including early care and education, for teachers of all subjects, in a range of settings including classrooms, libraries, and garden clubs. Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons is data-driven and teacher informed.
The GTS school year growing cycle makes it possible to harvest a different food each month—September through May! No watering or maintenance is required during winter, spring, or summer breaks! These free online modules with videos and other resources will support your school garden efforts. The online modules supplement the GTS Guidebook.
Purchase the physical GTS Guidebook here: Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons Guidebook.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 4 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
This course was designed as a supplement to the GTS Guidebook with no completion requirements.
Technology Requirements
- A computer or tablet capable of playing mp4 files: current Mac (OS X) or PC (Windows 7+) with high-speed internet connection and speakers/headphones are recommended
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Can be downloaded here for free.
- The recommended browsers for taking this course are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge.
What You'll Learn
- Outline the GTS growing cycle and various growing methods
- Discover how to effectively support and sustain your school garden
- Learn the fundamentals of seed starting and LED lighting systems
- Gain insights into raised bed gardening and season extension techniques
- Explore hydroponic growing systems and their practical applications in schools
- Access additional curated resources and materials to support year-round growing in your GTS program
Additional Information
The outdoor methods and time frames covered in this course are based on climate conditions in the Midwest and may need to be adjusted in other areas.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details contact Tim McDermott at mcdermott.15@osu.edu or Carol Smathers at smathers.14@osu.edu.