Computer program for distance learning of pesticide application technology

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências

Bruno Maia¹  Joao P.a.r. Cunha¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal de Uberlândia Instituto de Ciências Agrárias Uberlândia MG ,Brasil

关键词: e-learning;    pesticide application;    spraying;    teaching;    ensino à distância;    aplicação de agrotóxicos;    pulverização;    estratégias de ensino;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0001-37652011005000038

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Distance learning presents great potential for mitigating field problems on pesticide application technology. Thus, due to the lack of teaching material about pesticide spraying technology in the Portuguese language and the increasing availability of distance learning, this study developed and evaluated a computer program for distance learning about the theory of pesticide spraying technology using the tools of information technology. The modules comprising the course, named Pulverizar, were: (1) Basic concepts, (2) Factors that affect application, (3) Equipments, (4) Spraying nozzles, (5) Sprayer calibration, (6) Aerial application, (7) Chemigation, (8) Physical-chemical properties, (9) Formulations, (10) Adjuvants, (11) Water quality, and (12) Adequate use of pesticides. The program was made available to the public on July 1st, 2008, hosted at the web site www.pulverizar.iciag.ufu.br, and was simple, robust and practical on the complementation of traditional teaching for the education of professionals in Agricultural Sciences. Mastering pesticide spraying technology by people involved in agricultural production can be facilitated by the program Pulverizar, which was well accepted in its initial evaluation.

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