Learning Gains and Response to Digital Lessons on Soil Genesis and Development

• Published in: Journal of geoscience education Vol. 59; no. 4; pp. 194 - 204
• Main Authors: Mamo, Martha, Ippolito, James A., Kettler, Timothy A., Reuter, Ronald, McCallister, Dennis, Morner, Patricia, Husmann, Dann, Blankenship, Erin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bellingham Nat. Assoc. Geosci. Teachers 01.11.2011; Taylor & Francis Ltd; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
• Subjects: Academic libraries; Achievement Gains; Case Studies; Cognitive Style; College Science; Colleges & universities; Core curriculum; Digital libraries; Distance learning; Earth science; Educational materials; Educational Resources; Educational Technology; Gender Differences; Instructional design; Majors (Students); Measures (Individuals); Pretests Posttests; Science Curriculum; Science education; Soil formation; Soil Science; Soil sciences; Soils; Statistical Analysis; Student Surveys; Students; Teaching Methods; Technology Uses in Education; Topography; Undergraduate Students; Undergraduate Study; Web Based Instruction; Oregon; Nebraska
• ISSN: 1089-9995; 2158-1428
• DOI: 10.5408/1.3651402

Evolving computer technology is offering opportunities for new online approaches in teaching methods and delivery. Well-designed web-based (online) lessons should reinforce the critical need of the soil science discipline in today's food, energy, and environmental issues, as well as meet the ne...