Technology Brings Farm into Classroom.

Observing that it’s difficult to set up mock situations that include the calf birthing process, Agriculture Instructor Dr. Lori Nagel began searching for teaching simulators. She found the ideal fit from a Canadian company.

Just as with humans, Nagel notes that birthing a calf can take anywhere from five minutes to several hours. The simulator, of course, gives students a chance to practice routine births. However, even more valuably, the tool provides students an opportunity to troubleshoot situations that may go wrong.

With the simulator, instructors can set up scenarios in which the birthing process isn’t playing out predictably. It allows the students to feel comfortable with the typical, recognizes the atypical, and know when to seek help, Nagel notes.

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