Michael J. Savage|Michael Abraha|Nicholas C Moyo|Nile Babikir
Web-based teaching, learning and research using accessible real-time data obtained from field-based agrometeorological measurement systems
University of KwaZulu-Natal|University of KwaZulu-Natal|University of KwaZulu-Natal|University of KwaZulu-Natal
enhance teaching learning agrometeorology allied disciplines webbased data information system developed system uses fieldbased agrometeorologcial measurements automatic weather radiation temperature stations collect display near realtime previous data graphstables important feature display agrometeorological data information graphics lecture room laboratory earlywarning capability examples include hourly shortgrass tallcrop reference evaporation sunshine duration grasssurface radiation energy balances system applicable agricultural earth environmental sciences study presents rationale detail application evaluation system currently used undergraduate postgraduate students staff access online data information lectures tutorials practicals projects research undergraduates data extracted manipulated thereby reinforcing computer literacy numeracy including statistical ability graphical capabilities aim ensure abilities improved users obtaining deeper understanding agroenvironment 75 respondents open questionnaire indicated graphical display data enabled understanding agroenvironmental concepts irrespective language