Practical problem-solving skills for a complex production system in online learning environments

Synopsis

ANPR340 is a multidisciplinary unit that through five modules examines each of the subsystems of a beef cattle feedlot. It uses an authentic, industry relevant learning experience where students usually immerse themselves at a research and commercial feedlot. This presentation explores, how in response to COVID-19 restrictions, the unit was converted to a completely online experience using a ‘Virtual Commercial Learning Feedlot’. Students engaged with this virtual feedlot using Moodle Lessons which included videos the teaching team recorded at commercial feedlots. Provided with commercial feedlot data, students used industry relevant practical tools to make decisions on if and how they should intervene to solve the problem.

Dr Fran Cowley