PROBLEM-BASED E-LEARNING SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

PROBLEM-BASED E-LEARNING SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

This project is for developing a problem-based e-learning system to guide school and college learners and to supplement agricultural extension training services.

To improve the knowledge, skills, practices and attitudes of the
farming community in Western Kenya.
Problem-based learning (PBL) is an approach that challenges users to
learn through engagement in a real problem.
The learner centered approach, it develops both problem solving
strategies and disciplinary knowledge bases and skills by placing
students in the active role of problem-solvers.
The project seeks to improves user learning outcomes through the use
of contemporary web-based technologies employing problem-based
learning and utilizing social media, rich interactive multimedia and
digital storytelling.
This will compliment the existing mode of lerning delivery which
include:
a) Classroom
b) Field Days
c) Open Days
d) Demonstrations
e) Farm visits
f) Agricultural Shows

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