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Mamo, M.; Namuth-Covert, D.; Guru, A.; Nugent, G.; Phillips, L.; Sandall, L.; Kettler, T.; McCallister, D. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2011
Web 2.0 technology is expanding rapidly from social and gaming uses into the educational applications. Specifically, the multi-user virtual environment (MUVE), such as SecondLife, allows educators to fill the gap of first-hand experience by creating simulated realistic evolving problems/games. In a pilot study, a team of educators at the…
Descriptors: Video Games, Student Surveys, Soil Science, Educational Technology
Schmid, Brian M.; Manu, Andrew; Norton, Amy E. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2009
Three-dimensional visualization is helpful in understanding soils, and three dimensional (3-D) tools are gaining popularity in teaching earth sciences. Those tools are still somewhat underused in soil science, yet soil properties such as texture, color, and organic carbon content vary both vertically and horizontally across the landscape. These…
Descriptors: Soil Science, Visualization, Geographic Information Systems, Horticulture

Scott, H. D.; Smith, P. A. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1995
Presents the use of geographic information system (GIS) technology in the laboratory section of an upper-level college course in soil physics. The laboratory includes a lecture portion that provides an introduction to GIS and selected applications to soil science, agriculture, and environmental sciences. (LZ)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Course Content

Kohut, Connie K.; And Others – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1993
Discusses MAX, an interactive computer program for teaching identification of clay minerals based on standard x-ray diffraction characteristics. The program provides tutorial-type exercises for identification of 16 clay standards, self-evaluation exercises, diffractograms of 28 soil clay minerals, and identification of nonclay minerals. (MDH)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Environmental Education
Johnson, James E.; Allen, H. Lee – Journal of Agronomic Education (JAE), 1989
Summarizes the capabilities of a computer program related to forest fertilization. Provides a description of input parameters, some sample exercises, software specifications, and availability information. Additional references are listed. (Author/RT)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, College Science, Computer Software
Wolt, Jeffrey D. – Journal of Agronomic Education (JAE), 1989
Presents a computer program for use in teaching ion speciation in soil solutions. Provides information on the structure of the program, execution, and software specifications. The program estimates concentrations of ion pairs, hydrolytic species, metal-organic complexes, and free ions in solutions. (Author/RT)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, College Science, Computer Software
Hannaway, D. B.; And Others – Journal of Agronomic Education (JAE), 1988
Announces the development of a videodisc module which provides access to the U.S. Department of Agriculture information network. Relates sources of information, module description, recommendations for use, and software specifications. Describes the equipment needed. (RT)
Descriptors: Agronomy, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Stringer, W. C.; And Others – Journal of Agronomic Education, 1987
Describes the development of a computer simulation model of forage-beef production systems, which is intended to incorporate soil, forage, and animal decisions into an enterprise scenario. Produces a summary of forage production and livestock needs. Cites positive assessment of the program's value by participants in inservice training workshops.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agriculture, Agronomy, College Science

Robinson, C. A.; Schafer, J. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1993
Describes a problem-solving teaching method used in the Introductory Soils course at Iowa State University whereby students are assigned to groups and asked to serve as an advisor to a landowner. Using a computerized database for most data acquisition, students recommend farm usage and urban/alternate development plans. Includes the program…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Biological Sciences, Computer Assisted Instruction