1. Real Industry Technology Learning Systems For Tertiary Teaching
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Cosby, A, Flavel, R, McDonnell, S, Gregory, S, and Trotter, M
- Abstract
A collaborative project between seven universities, the SmartFarm Learning Hub (the Hub) aims to increase the knowledge and skill base of students studying agriculture and agribusiness in the latest agri-tech tools and systems. One motivation for the Hub is the current skills shortage in the agricultural industry and the challenge for university education to keep pace with the rapidly developing agri-tech systems and tools. The Hub will host numerous learning modules which use real industry technology learning systems (RITLS) using real-farm data allowing students to learn how to apply industry developed or commercially available systems and tools to solve an agricultural problem or manage a complex system. By completing these learning modules, students’ capability and readiness for employment within the agricultural industry will be increased. Reported are the evaluation of responses from students after completing the ProductionWise® learning module to the questions based on their perception of employability skills and practical content. Initial results demonstrate that the majority of students believe the content of the ProductionWise® practical is accurate and up-to-date with 87.5% of respondents either ‘strongly agreeing’ or ‘agreeing’ with this statement. The feedback received from students will used to improve the instructions and content of the practical for future cohorts.
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- 2017
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