Progress 09/15/07 to 03/14/09
Outputs
The 11 interactive modules were created, evaluated and modified before formal evaluation in College and University courses during the 2007-2008 academic year. The evaluation found that using the modules clearly contributed to student learning, as measured by pre and post tests. In addition, the study showed that students enjoy learning at their own pace and at their own comfort levels. The modules were found to be highly effective in teaching concepts and were rated high for ease of navigability and content by students. Modules were again modified according to the results of the formal evaluation. The CDs and the module concept were displayed at the North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture conference in Logan, UT. CDs were distributed to people who expressed an interest while visiting the display. As a result of having the display at National meetings, over 250 CDs containing the modules were distributed to instructors of forage or forage related courses. These instructors have used one or more of the modules in their courses. In addition, the concept and development of the modules has been presented at professional meetings in both the USA and India. Potential benefits of the module concept include: 1) capturing the research expertise and teaching skills of several universities, 2) innovative approaches to curriculum development and faculty sharing of resources and expertise, and 3) application of the development and assessment process to other disciplines. PRODUCTS: The following interactive modules were created and distributed to instructors at Collegtes and Universities throughout North America. The Role of Forages in Our World Forage Grass Identification Forage Grass Morphology Forage Legume Identification Forage Legume Morphology Forage Legume Growth & Development Storage and Utilization of C and N Quality Prediction Models and Devices Using Forages in Crop Rotation Silage Preservation and BMPs Pasture Renovation OUTCOMES: Actual and potential outcomes of the module concept include: 1) capturing the research expertise and teaching skills of several universities, 2) innovative approaches to curriculum development and faculty sharing of resources and expertise, and 3) application of the development and assessment process to other disciplines. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: The CDs and the module concept were displayed at the American North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture conference in Logan, UT. CDs were distributed to people who expressed an interest while visiting the display. As a result of having the display at National meetings, over 250 CDs containing the modules were distributed to instructors of forage or forage related courses. These instructors have used one or more of the modules in their courses. In addition, the concept and development of the modules has been presented in at professional meetings in both the USA and India. FUTURE INITIATIVES: Interest has been expressed by numerous teachers using the modules in creating additional computer based teaching modules in their area of expertise. The current limiting factor is financial support for the computer skills to convert inovative module ideas into an interactive teaching module.
Impacts
Over 250 CDs containing the interactive teaching modules have been distributed to instructors of forage or forage related courses at Colleges and Universities throughout North America. These instructors have used one or more of the modules in their courses.
Publications
- Hall. M.H., K.J. Moore, M.H. Wiedenhoeft, A.J. Ciha, J.J. Volenec, C.C. Sheaffer, R.H. Leep, K.A. Albrecht, R.B. Radhakrishna. 2008. Interactive Computer Modules to Aid in Teaching Forage Courses. In Proceeding American North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture. Logan, UT 10-13 June.
- Radhakrishna, R.B., M.H. Hall, and O.M. Kemirembe. 2008. Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Interactive, Computer-based Teaching Modules for Agricultural Courses. In Proceeding American North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture. Logan, UT 10-13 June.
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Progress 09/15/07 to 09/14/08
Outputs
The 11 interactive modules were created, evaluated and modified before formal evaluation in College and University courses during the 2007-2008 academic year. The evaluation found that using the modules clearly contributed to student learning, as measured by pre and post tests. In addition, the study showed that students enjoy learning at their own pace and at their own comfort levels. The modules were found to be highly effective in teaching concepts and were rated high for ease of navigability and content by students. Modules were again modified according to the results of the formal evaluation. The CDs and the module concept were displayed at the North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture conference in Logan, UT. CDs were distributed to people who expressed an interest while visiting the display. As a result of having the display at National meetings, over 250 CDs containing the modules were distributed to instructors of forage or forage related courses.
These instructors have used one or more of the modules in their courses. In addition, the concept and development of the modules has been presented at professional meetings in both the USA and India. Potential benefits of the module concept include: 1) capturing the research expertise and teaching skills of several universities, 2) innovative approaches to curriculum development and faculty sharing of resources and expertise, and 3) application of the development and assessment process to other disciplines. PRODUCTS: The following interactive modules were created and distributed to instructors at Collegtes and Universities throughout North America. The Role of Forages in Our World Forage Grass Identification Forage Grass Morphology Forage Legume Identification Forage Legume Morphology Forage Legume Growth & Development Storage and Utilization of C and N Quality Prediction Models and Devices Using Forages in Crop Rotation Silage Preservation and BMPs Pasture Renovation OUTCOMES: Actual
and potential outcomes of the module concept include: 1) capturing the research expertise and teaching skills of several universities, 2) innovative approaches to curriculum development and faculty sharing of resources and expertise, and 3) application of the development and assessment process to other disciplines. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: The CDs and the module concept were displayed at the American North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture conference in Logan, UT. CDs were distributed to people who expressed an interest while visiting the display. As a result of having the display at National meetings, over 250 CDs containing the modules were distributed to instructors of forage or forage related courses. These instructors have used one or more of the modules in their courses. In addition, the concept and development of the modules has been presented in at professional meetings in both the USA and India. FUTURE INITIATIVES: Interest has been expressed by numerous teachers
using the modules in creating additional computer based teaching modules in their area of expertise. The current limiting factor is financial support for the computer skills to convert inovative module ideas into an interactive teaching module.
Impacts
Over 250 CDs containing the interactive teaching modules have been distributed to instructors of forage or forage related courses at Colleges and Universities throughout North America. These instructors have used one or more of the modules in their courses.
Publications
- Hall. M.H., K.J. Moore, M.H. Wiedenhoeft, A.J. Ciha, J.J. Volenec, C.C. Sheaffer, R.H. Leep, K.A. Albrecht, R.B. Radhakrishna. 2008. Interactive Computer Modules to Aid in Teaching Forage Courses. In Proceeding American North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture. Logan, UT 10-13 June.
- Radhakrishna, R.B., M.H. Hall, and O.M. Kemirembe. 2008. Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Interactive, Computer-based Teaching Modules for Agricultural Courses. In Proceeding American North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture. Logan, UT 10-13 June.
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Progress 09/15/06 to 09/14/07
Outputs
The 11 interactive modules were beta tested at six Universities during the 2006-2007 academic year. They were found to be highly effective in teaching concepts and were rated high for ease of navigability and content by students during beta testing. Modules were modified according to the results of the evaluation. An educational display, where visitors were able to explore each module and were given a CD containing the all of the modules, was created and used to help introduce the modules to forage instructors from across North America. The display was used at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings in Indianapolis, IN and the American Forage and Grassland Conference in State College, PA. As a result of these meetings, CDs were distributed to 118 instructors of forage courses. These instructors have or are using one or more of the modules in their courses. Contact information was collected from persons receiving a CD and a follow up letter will be sent obtain their critique. In
addition, the concept and development of the modules has been presented in symposium sessions at professional meetings in both the USA and India.
PRODUCTS: The following interactive modules have been created and are being externally reviewed and evaluated. The Role of Forages in Our World Forage Grass Identification Forage Grass Morphology Forage Legume Identification Forage Legume Morphology Forage Legume Growth & Development Storage and Utilization of C and N Quality Prediction Models and Devices Using Forages in Crop Rotation Silage Preservation and BMPs Pasture Renovation
OUTCOMES: CDs containing the 11 modules have been distributed to instructors of forage courses across North America.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: An educational display, where visitors were able to explore each module and were given a CD containing all of the modules, was created and used to help introduce the modules to forage instructors from across North America. The display was used at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings in Indianapolis, IN and the American Forage and Grassland Conference in State College, PA.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: We are completing testing and modification of the existing modules while soliciting funds, ideas for subject matter and possible authors of other modules to complement a forage curriculum.
Impacts
The modules ar being used in Universities across North America and improving the educational expereience of students.
Publications
- M.H. Hall, K.J. Moore, M.H. Wiedenhoeft, A.J. Ciha, J.J. Volenec, C.C. Sheaffer, R.H. Leep, K.A. Albrecht, R.B. Radhakrishna. 2006. Interactive Computer Modules to Aid in Teaching Forage Courses. In Proceeding American Society of Agronomy. Indianapolis, IN 12-16 Nov.
- M.H. Hall, K.J. Moore, M.H. Wiedenhoeft, A.J. Ciha, J.J. Volenec, C.C. Sheaffer, R.H. Leep, K.A. Albrecht, R.B. Radhakrishna. 2006. Models to Complement the Grasslands Curriculum. In Proceeding American Society of Agronomy. Indianapolis, IN 12-16 Nov.
- Radhakrishna, R.B., M.H. Hall, and O.M. Kemirembe. 2007. Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Interactive, Computer-based Teaching Modules for Agricultural Courses. International Conference on 21st Century Challenges to Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, Biotechnology, Environment, Nutrition, Trade and Policy, Bangalore, India.
- M.H. Hall, K.J. Moore, M.H. Wiedenhoeft, A.J. Ciha, J.J. Volenec, C.C. Sheaffer, R.H. Leep, K.A. Albrecht. 2007. Teaching Forage Courses with Interactive Computer Modules. In Proceeding American Forage and Grassland Conference. State College, PA 24-26 June.
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Progress 09/15/05 to 09/14/06
Outputs
The parties of cooperators on this project met in Ames, Iowa at the Crop Advisors Institute (CAI) on 10/08/05. The timetable of the project was reviewed and a plan implemented to meet our objectives on time. To date, 10 modules have been created and are going through the review process among the cooperators. Content of an 11th module has been submitted and is in the process of being created by the CAI. A survey has been developed for use during the beta testing of the modules. This testing will begin in October at four Universities. The modules will be introduced to forage instructors from across North America during the Crop, Soil and Agronomy Meetings in Indianapolis. An educational booth is planned as part of the Agronomy Education Division where visitors will be able to explore each module and will be given a CD containing the all of the modules. Contact information will be collected for persons receiving a CD and a follow up letter will be sent obtain their
critique. In addition, during the CSA Meetings Dr. Hall will be presenting the module concept of teaching during a symposium titled Modeling the Grassland Ecosystem. The title of his presentation is Models to Complement Grassland Curriculum.
PRODUCTS: The following interactive modules have been created and are being internally reviewed before beta testing. The Role of Forages in Our World, Forage Grass Identification & Morphology, Forage Legume Identification, Forage Legume Morphology, Forage Growth & Development, Storage and Utilization of C and N, Quality Prediction Models and Devices, Using Forages in Crop Rotation, Silage Preservation and BMPs, and Pasture Renovation.
OUTCOMES: Creation of 10 interactive computer modules to aid in the instruction of forage curriculum.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: The modules will be introduced to forage instructors from across North America during the Crop, Soil and Agronomy Meetings in Indianapolis. An educational booth is planned as part of the Agronomy Education Division where visitors will be able to explore each module and will be given a CD containing the all of the modules. Contact information will be collected for persons receiving a CD and a follow up letter will be sent obtain their critique. In addition, during the CSA Meetings Dr. Hall will be presenting the module concept of teaching during a symposium titled Modeling the Grassland Ecosystem. The title of his presentation is Models to Complement Grassland Curriculum.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: Complete testing and modification of the existing modules while soliciting ideas for subject matter and possible authors of other modules to complement a forage curriculum.
Impacts
None to date.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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