| Title | Forestry 202 - Forest Ecology Learning Enhancement Tool |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Forestry |
| Status | Completed |
| Duration | 2 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/1997 |
| Completion | 03/31/2001 |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Title | Development of computer-assisted learning tools in forest eccology and sustainable forestry |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 1997/1998 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | J. P. Kimmins |
| Year 1: Team Members | J.P. Kimmins, Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry |
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| Year 2: Project Year | Year 2 |
| Year 2: Funding Year | 2000/2001 |
| Year 2: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 2: Principal Investigator | J. P. Kimmins |
| Year 2: Funded Amount | 11,125 |
| Year 2: Team Members | J.P. Kimmins, Forest Sciences, Faculty of Forestry |
| Year 2: Summary | Objective: To finish developing the computer based, self-guided learning enhancement tool for Forestry 202-Forest Ecology that was developed on the first partial grant. This product would be available to students on CD-ROM. The product would provide a study guide that helps the students navigate through the complex material of the course, and gives students a means of monitoring their progress. The CD-ROM will be complimentary to the course textbook, and to the Distance Education version of Forestry 202. Rationale: Many students have found difficulty with Forestry 202 because of inadequate preparation (lack of prerequisites), inadequate time in which to cover the material at a pace they can handle, and the lack of tutorials and other learning assistance mechanisms. The learning enhancement tool will facilitate learning at a student’s own pace, and will provide a valuable guide to help them navigate through the course material. Methods: The learning enhancement tool has been designed in conjunction with two graduate students who did well in the course. They have interviewed many other students – those who did well and those who had difficulty with the material. Details of the design follow in the application. |