ERIC Number: EJ953867
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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Pilot Evaluation of an Internet Educational Module for Agricultural Safety
Schwab, Charles V.; Freeman, Steven A.
Journal of Extension, v49 n3 Article 3RIB4 Jun 2011
An important component of the safe operation of agricultural equipment is the ability to read and understand universal symbols. The Internet educational module is designed to help participants recognize these symbols. The impact of using it was evaluated using a field trial study. Assessment consisted of pre- and post-tests. Youth who had access to it averaged an improvement 29 points higher on the post-test than that of the control group. Overall, the Internet learning environment increased participants' ability to recognize universal symbols faster and more accurately. The study serves as a model for supplementing Extension programming with Web-based educational material. (Contains 4 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Control Groups, Instructional Materials, Internet, Agricultural Education, Safety Education, Pilot Projects, Learning Modules, Agricultural Engineering, Coding, Pretests Posttests, Experimental Groups, Web Based Instruction, Supplementary Education, Supplementary Reading Materials, Extension Education, Metadata, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Familiarity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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