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Title: Investigating Audience Response System Technology during Pesticide Training for Farmers
Language: English
Authors: LePrevost, Catherine E. (ORCID 0000-0001-7360-0021), Denlea, Gregory, Dong, Lin, Cope, W. Gregory (ORCID 0000-0003-2745-1939)
Source: Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension. 2021 27(1):73-87.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2021
Sponsoring Agency: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (DHHS/CDC)
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Audience Response Systems, Technology Integration, Rural Extension, Informal Education, Herbicides, Public Health, Occupational Safety and Health, Agricultural Occupations, Outcomes of Education, Knowledge Level, Student Characteristics, Student Attitudes, Coordinators, Professional Development, Intervention
Geographic Terms: North Carolina
DOI: 10.1080/1389224X.2020.1816478
ISSN: 1389-224X
Abstract: Purpose: Audience response system technology has been found to have modest learning and larger non-cognitive impacts on students in traditional secondary and post-secondary learning environments. The impacts of this technology are less understood for learners in informal settings, including for farmers in training provided by extension services. Approach: In this study, we investigated the implementation of audience response systems by Cooperative Extension trainers in five counties in North Carolina during pesticide training for farmers. We quantitatively assessed farmers' knowledge gains and explored their impressions of the learning environment when audience response systems were used. Findings: Results suggest that audience response technology has similar benefits in farmer pesticide training as those identified during use in traditional educational settings. Education, age, and experience did not affect knowledge gains observed with use of the technology with farmers. Practical Implications: This study supports the use of audience response system technology in farmer training provided by extension services, even for older adults without post-secondary education. Theoretical Implications: As in traditional learning environments, non-cognitive impacts of audience response system use in farmer training appear to be more robust than learning impacts, and the implementation practices of trainers may influence learning outcomes. Originality/Value: This study meets a need to understand the impact of audience response systems on learning outcomes in agricultural and extension learning environments and uses pre-test measures to establish baseline comparisons of control and treatment groups.
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Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: EJ1291182
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