Publication Date
1997
Description
Developing abilities in pasture management decision making is important for all students of pasture agronomy, whether they plan to work in management, extension or research. Such problem-based learning fosters an ability to understand and apply principles, and to integrate and use information from various sources. A computerassisted, problem based, multimedia educational programme, “Pasture Management” has been developed to complement limited field exercises in pasture assessment and management. It comprises illustrated case studies and supporting information. Students interact with the programme by choosing alternative management options, calling up images and text as required to assist them. The programme supplies feedback for each decision. Evaluation in the first year of use showed that students found “Pasture Management” easy, interesting and satisfying to use and helpful for learning pasture management. They appreciated the multimedia aspects and feedback. “Pasture Management” is available on CD-ROM. Development is continuing.
Citation
Tow, P G.; Mulholland, Corina; Marriott, P; and Shelton, D A., "An Interactive Multimedia Educational Program for Pasture Management" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 16.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session24/16
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An Interactive Multimedia Educational Program for Pasture Management
Developing abilities in pasture management decision making is important for all students of pasture agronomy, whether they plan to work in management, extension or research. Such problem-based learning fosters an ability to understand and apply principles, and to integrate and use information from various sources. A computerassisted, problem based, multimedia educational programme, “Pasture Management” has been developed to complement limited field exercises in pasture assessment and management. It comprises illustrated case studies and supporting information. Students interact with the programme by choosing alternative management options, calling up images and text as required to assist them. The programme supplies feedback for each decision. Evaluation in the first year of use showed that students found “Pasture Management” easy, interesting and satisfying to use and helpful for learning pasture management. They appreciated the multimedia aspects and feedback. “Pasture Management” is available on CD-ROM. Development is continuing.
