dc.contributor.author |
Reinhardt, Christopher D. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Thomson, Daniel U. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Retzlaff, Deanna D. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Butler, Brooks |
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dc.contributor.author |
Valles, J. A. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2012-07-23T19:25:39Z |
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dc.date.available |
2012-07-23T19:25:39Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2010 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2097/14064 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Two studies were conducted to determine the effectiveness of digital multimedia modules as training tools for animal care workers. Employees at a commercial feedlot (n = 17) and a commercial dairy (n = 10) were asked to independently complete a 10-question quiz prior to and following viewing of training modules. Module topics in the feedlot were proper handling of non-ambulatory animals and humane methods of euthanasia; modules were administered to the workers, as a group, in either English (n = 7) or Spanish (N = 10), depending on previously indicated worker preference. Modules addressing dairy cattle health practices and dairy cattle handling were presented to the dairy care workers who had a preference for learning in either English (n = 7) or Spanish (n = 3). For feedlot workers, post-test scores were improved by 28% after viewing the modules compared to pre-test scores (74% vs. 58%; P < 0.01), across language and topic. There were no interactions (P > 0.30) between language, topic, and between-test variation, indicating that the modules were equally effective at information delivery to both audiences in both languages. For the dairy workers, test scores improved by 27% from pre-viewing to post-viewing (73% vs. 92%; P < 0.01); there was an interaction between the effect of module and language preference (P < 0.01) indicating that although scores increased for both of the topic areas for the English-speaking workers, only the score for the animal health topic increased for the Spanish-speaking workers. Regardless of nationality, level of formal education, topic, or preferred language, digital media are effective at improving knowledge transfer to animal care professionals. |
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dc.relation.uri |
http://doi.org/10.4148/ojrrp.v5i7.266 |
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dc.subject |
Multimedia training |
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dc.subject |
Feedlot employee training |
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dc.subject |
Dairy employee training |
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dc.subject |
Agriculture working training in Spanish |
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dc.title |
Bilingual, digital, audio-visual training modules improve technical knowledge of feedlot and dairy workers |
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dc.type |
Article (publisher version) |
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dc.date.published |
2010 |
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dc.citation.doi |
10.4148/ojrrp.v5i7.266 |
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dc.citation.epage |
9 |
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dc.citation.issue |
7 |
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dc.citation.jtitle |
Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy |
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dc.citation.spage |
1 |
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dc.citation.volume |
5 |
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dc.contributor.authoreid |
thomson |
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dc.contributor.authoreid |
cdr3 |
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dc.contributor.authoreid |
retzlaff |
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dc.contributor.authoreid |
bbutler |
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dc.contributor.authoreid |
jvalles |
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