Extended Reality in Agricultural Education: A Framework for Implementation
Agriculture 4.0 technologies have the potential to revolutionise both agricultural production and the way we educate the next generation of agricultural scientists. As many students enrolling in agricultural science education lack an agricultural background, it is difficult for them to grasp complex...
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| description | Agriculture 4.0 technologies have the potential to revolutionise both agricultural production and the way we educate the next generation of agricultural scientists. As many students enrolling in agricultural science education lack an agricultural background, it is difficult for them to grasp complex agricultural principles in an educational setting. Students without experience are thus at a disadvantage compared to others with prior knowledge. Technologies such as extended reality (XR) can be used as a tool to bridge the gap between theory and practice. With its ability to replicate real-world agricultural production principles within a classroom, XR can provide students with the necessary agricultural experience required within the industry. However, existing literature lacks comprehensive frameworks to guide educators on the implementation of this technology, which could lead to unsuccessful implementation. To ensure the successful implementation of XR in agricultural science education in higher education settings and to bridge the theory-practice gap, this article used the best-fit synthesis to develop a comprehensive framework from the existing literature. This framework can guide educators on the implementation of XR in higher education settings. The findings suggest that agriculture determinants, curriculum development, and facilitating conditions are three important concepts to consider for successful implementation. This XR-AgriEdu framework can be used by educators in agricultural science education to successfully implement XR. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb3d4485a3fb4f84b53be99bc50772622025-08-20T02:00:22ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022024-11-011412130910.3390/educsci14121309Extended Reality in Agricultural Education: A Framework for ImplementationDaniël Haarhoff Naudé0Benjamin Stephanus Botha1Lizemari Hugo2Henry Jordaan3Willem Abraham Lombard4Department of Agriculture Economics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South AfricaDepartment of Computer Science and Informatics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South AfricaSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South AfricaDepartment of Agriculture Economics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South AfricaDepartment of Agriculture Economics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein 9301, South AfricaAgriculture 4.0 technologies have the potential to revolutionise both agricultural production and the way we educate the next generation of agricultural scientists. As many students enrolling in agricultural science education lack an agricultural background, it is difficult for them to grasp complex agricultural principles in an educational setting. Students without experience are thus at a disadvantage compared to others with prior knowledge. Technologies such as extended reality (XR) can be used as a tool to bridge the gap between theory and practice. With its ability to replicate real-world agricultural production principles within a classroom, XR can provide students with the necessary agricultural experience required within the industry. However, existing literature lacks comprehensive frameworks to guide educators on the implementation of this technology, which could lead to unsuccessful implementation. To ensure the successful implementation of XR in agricultural science education in higher education settings and to bridge the theory-practice gap, this article used the best-fit synthesis to develop a comprehensive framework from the existing literature. This framework can guide educators on the implementation of XR in higher education settings. The findings suggest that agriculture determinants, curriculum development, and facilitating conditions are three important concepts to consider for successful implementation. This XR-AgriEdu framework can be used by educators in agricultural science education to successfully implement XR.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/12/1309agriculture sciencesconceptual frameworkextended realityundergraduate students |
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| title | Extended Reality in Agricultural Education: A Framework for Implementation |
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| title_short | Extended Reality in Agricultural Education: A Framework for Implementation |
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