Instructional Modules
The Instructional Modules section of our portfolio showcases projects we have completed with faculty, staff and students in the College. Applications for the modules include courses, training programs and youth development programs of 4-H.
Modules are in the Flash or Adobe Presenter format, which are easily delivered in the web environment. Update Flash Player in your browser to view.
Fate and Transport of Fecal Bacteria in the Environment
Developed by Dr. Brian Benham and Rebecca Zeckoski, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, and Carl Estes and Belinda Carroll, AHNR-IT
Fate and Transport of Fecal Bacteria in the Environment is a simulation that provides a broad overview of fecal bacteria sources, and the fate and transport processes considered when performing a watershed assessment study. It also includes how Best Management Practices (BMPs) reduce non-point source pollution from fecal bacteria. (Format: Flash, .swf)
How Grass Grows
Developed by Dr. Erik Ervin and Dr. Ozzie Abaye, Department of Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences, and Carl Estes and Belinda Carroll, AHNR-IT
How Grass Grows is an interactive learning module that covers the role of grasses in society, the structures, growth and development of the grass plant, cool- and warm-season growth dynamics and proper timing and effects of management inputs. (Format: Flash, .swf)
Light Reactions In Photosynthesis
Developed by Dr. Sunyoung Kim, Former Assistant Professor, Biochemistry, Dr. Cynthia Denbow, Instructor, Plant Pathology, Physiology, & Weed Science, and Carl Estes, M.A.Ed., Instructional Technologist, AHNR-IT. Reviewed by Dr. Glenda Gillaspy, Associate Professor Biochemistry and Belinda Carroll, AHNR-IT.
Light Reactions in Photosynthesis is an interactive learning module that presents an overview of the photosynthetic light reactions. Topics covered in this module include: components of the two photosystems, a brief description of the oxygen evolving complex and the chemiosmotic mechanism for ATP synthesis. Included is an example of a model bacterial photosystem, which provides a better understanding of the structure and functioning of plant photosystems. (Format: Flash, .swf)
Oxygen Evolution in Photosynthesis
Developed by Dr. Sunyoung Kim, Former Assistant Professor, Biochemistry, Dr. Cynthia Denbow, Instructor, Plant Pathology, Physiology, & Weed Science, and Carl Estes, M.A.Ed., Instructional Technologist, AHNR-IT. Reviewed by Dr. Glenda Gillaspy, Associate Professor Biochemistry and Belinda Carroll, AHNR-IT.
Oxygen Evolution in Photosynthesis is an interactive learning module that illustrates oxygen release from the splitting of two water molecules resulting from multiple flashes of light as detailed in the Kok cycle or S-state model which explains the mechanism of oxygen evolution. (Format: Flash, .swf)
Plant Tissue Nutrition
Developed by Dr. Greg Welbaum, Department of Horticulture and Carl Estes, AHNR-IT
Plant Tissue Nutrition is an interactive learning module that covers four key areas related to plant tissue nutrition: mineral deficiencies, mineral toxicity, photosynthesis and the nitrogen cycle. (Format: Flash, .swf)
Best Uses of Graphics, Audio and Video
Developed by Carl Estes, M.A.Ed. Instructional Technologist, reviewed by Belinda Carroll, Educational Technology Manager; Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.Overview of how to optimize graphics, audio and video files for efficient web delivery, with a focus on file size and bandwidth. (Adobe Presenter, 22:18)
Copyright Issues for Distance Educators
Developed by Carl Estes, M.A.Ed. Instructional Technologist, reviewed by Belinda Carroll, Educational Technology Manager; Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.Overview of relevant copyright issues to consider when developing content for distance and online courses and training programs. (Adobe Presenter, 17:18)
Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Developed by Dr. Tim Mack, Former Associate Dean for Information Technology and Distance Education; Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.Tips for creating effective PowerPoint presentations for web delivery. (Adobe Presenter, 15:50)
Planning and Designing an Effective Research Poster
Developed by Carl Estes, M.A.Ed., Instructional Technologist Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Information Technology; reviewed by several college faculty and staff; College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.Topics include planning and audience considerations, elements of a good poster, design considerations, software, printing services, and suggested web resources. (Adobe Presenter, 17:10)
Tips for Recording Audio
Developed by Dr. Tim Mack, Former Associate Dean for Information Technology and Distance Education; Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.Tips for recording good audio for online course and training programs development. (Adobe Presenter, 14:49)
The Nitrogen Cycle on the Virtual Farm
Developed by Mark L. Walberg, Associate Professor, Animal and Poultry Sciences; Joe Hunnings, Extension Specialist, 4-H Leadership and Citizenship; Carl Estes, Instructional Technologist, AHNR-IT; Belinda Carroll, Educational Technology Manager, AHNR-IT.Basic concepts of the nitrogen cycle and their applications in farm management. Includes an exercise to calculate nitrogen inputs and outputs on a farm. (Format: Flash, .swf)
Planes In Flight: Conducting an Experiment
Developed by Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Extension Specialist, 4-H Curriculum and Learning; Joe Hunnings, Extension Specialist, 4-H Leadership and Citizenship; Carl Estes, Instructional Technologist, AHNR-IT; Belinda Carroll, Educational Technology Manager, AHNR-IT.Interactive module that teaches about the experimental method by exploring concepts such as developing a hypothesis, independent, dependent variables, experimental constants, and conducting repeated trials. (Format: Flash, .swf)
Snack Attack
Developed by Elena Serrano, Assistant Professor, Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise; Dr. Kathleen Jamison, Extension Specialist, 4-H Curriculum and Learning; Carl Estes, Instructional Technologist, AHNR-IT; Belinda Carroll, Educational Technology Manager, AHNR-IT.Interactive module on food nutrition. Includes a quiz and game to help youth learn about making healthy snack choices. (Format: Flash, .swf)
4-H Virtual Farm
Collection of webpages and Flash modules that provides a comprehensive learning experience for youth to learn basic agricultural concepts, and which incorporates the Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools. Development team. (Format: website and Flash, .swf)