Abstract:
With the number of distance education courses increasing in the university setting, it is crucial that students enrolled in these classes not receive any less of an education. In an introductory turfgrass class at the University of Florida, we have designed an interactive two-day learning experience where students enrolled in a hybrid distance education course in locations around the state are brought together to further engage the students with their peers and instructors. Through a series of problem solving, planning and budgeting exercises we have seen benefits from increased interaction between students and instructors. This two-day program also includes time when students get to visit intensively managed golf and sports turf facilities and ask questions of the staff. By taking part in this hands-on learning experience, the students further develop skills that are essential to future employment.
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