Translation of IPM3 Program into Spanish

Recipient Organization
UNIV OF MINNESOTA
(N/A)
ST PAUL,MN 55108

Performing Department
Entomology

Non Technical Summary
The IPM3 Training Consortium will translate the IPM3 Core Concepts Module into Spanish. Activities will include oversight of the translation, formatting translated materials, uploading of video and still photographs, creation of Assessments for the translated content, and uploading translated content into the Moodle distance-delivery system. IPM3 is a training concept designed by a consortium of federal agencies and land-grant universities dedicated to efficient and timely delivery of practical integrated pest information to people responsible for developing and implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM3 provides a Web-based, distance delivery opportunity for individuals interested in IPM to become proficient in the principles and application of IPM as taught by leading IPM authorities in diverse disciplines from various United States universities. Most of the individuals who seek our IPM training are not academics but need practical information so they can implement IPM in their day-to-day pest management decisions.

Animal Health Component

100%

Research Effort Categories

Basic

(N/A)

Applied

100%

Developmental

(N/A)

Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
216	7410	1130	30%
216	7410	1140	30%
216	7410	1102	20%
216	7410	1101	10%
216	7410	1100	10%

Knowledge Area
216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems;

Subject Of Investigation
7410 - General technology;

Field Of Science
1101 - Virology; 1130 - Entomology and acarology; 1100 - Bacteriology; 1102 - Mycology; 1140 - Weed science;

Keywords

spanish, integrated pest management, ipm,ipm3, first detectors,

first responders

Goals / Objectives
To develop a train-the-trainer Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training course for use by First Detector Educators (e.g. County Extension Agents, Master Gardeners) and first detectors (e.g. Border Inspectors and homeowners). A major goal is to provide practical information that will help individuals, agencies and organizations utilize IPM principles in their day-to-day pest management decisions and improve in the detection and identification of invasive pest species.

Project Methods
Target audiences include but are not limited to employees of federal agencies such as the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the General Services Administration, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Additional audiences include First Detector Educators (e.g. County Extension Agents, Master Gardeners, state/local government officials tasked with IPM, 4-H staff, crop consultants, pest management professionals, and a wide array of green industry professionals. As we see a more diverse workforce,an understanding of IPM and especially the importance of detecting pests early in the outbreak is becoming progressively more important among non-English speakers.

Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/11

Outputs
OUTPUTS: The IPM3 Training Consortium has completed a Spanish translation of its IPM Core Concepts Module. The English version of the IPM Core Concepts Module is now in its 7th online class session and has received high reviews in post-class survey assessments. The Spanish version was translated by native Spanish speakers conversant with IPM concepts. Module pages (text, graphs, and figures) and quizzes were prepared with Spanish text. Glossary terms and reference citations were hyperlinked to a Spanish Glossary. Spanish translations of references were provided where appropriate. Transcripts were prepared in Spanish for the videos and included in the Module as PDF files. PARTICIPANTS: Mark E. Ascerno, PI. Dr. Ascerno provided project administration and oversight, assisted in module production, coordinated the translation, and helped prepare the module for distance delivery via the IPM3 training platform. Michael McDonough, Co-PI. Mr. McDonough formatted the translated module, uploaded video and still photographs, created assessments of the translated content and produced the final Moodle product. Nadalia Gomez, Research Associate, is a native Spanish speaker. Dr. Gomez provided the bulk of the Spanish translation. Adela Chavez, Grad Research Assistant, is a native Spanish speaker. Ms. Chavez provided additional translations of the Core Module including glossary translations, and transcripts for the videos. TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience for this project are Spanish-speaking individuals interested in IPM to become proficient in the principles and application of IPM PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.

Impacts
The Spanish content was uploaded into the University of Minnesota Moodle Classroom Management System. The Moodle system permits instructional content and quizzes in Spanish as well as all navigation and quiz instructions. Activities are now underway to offer the Spanish version in early 2012. This will provide an opportunity for Spanish-speakers to learn the core principles on Integrated Pest Management.

Publications

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