Enhancing Student Learning Through Computer Simulation

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This research paper explores the use of computer simulation software in a crop modeling course to enhance student learning. Various simulation programs were utilized to engage students in active, hands-on learning, enabling them to develop their own crop models and explore different scenarios. The study highlights the advantages and disadvantages of using software such as CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA in promoting a deeper understanding of crop physiology and the crop-environment relationship. Through practical experience and model development, students gained insights into crop growth and development, fostering a more interactive and immersive learning environment.

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Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning Kent D. Kobayashi Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa STELLA graph showing simulation output. "Slider" and "knob" icons control values of the variable and parameter. "Run" button runs the Introduction How can the student-learning experience be enhanced using computer model. simulations? This paper describes the use of several simulation programs to promote active, hands-on learning in a graduate course on crop modeling. Results Results between Enhanced understanding of crop physiology and relationship Methods Methods crop and environment. Students had hands-on experience developing their own crop models. Enabled exploring "what if" scenarios. TPSS 601 Crop Modeling covers modeling crop growth and development. In the laboratory session, students discuss scientific papers. Software Advantages Disadvantages Simple coding. Models already available. Crude graphs. Need to run on mainframe computer. Software to do crop simulations CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA were introduced into the lab session. Using these software, students developed their own crop models for homework and lab assignments, and a term CSMP project. Simple coding. Models already available. Students would have to learn language. Many lines of code needed. OPEN "I", # INPUT #1 1, , LAT 45*( *(24.3 SD=SM*(. OPEN " INPUT # 24.3 - - . .264 SM*(.0186 I", #1 1, , PS PS A=INTGRL(IA,GR) GR=RGR*A INCON IA=1. PARAMETER RGR=0.1 STELLA is being used this fall in my other TPSS courses "Computer applications, high technology, and robotics in agriculture" and "Plant LAT LAT) 12) ) SM=. SD= SM=.45 264* *LAT) LAT - - . .12 BASIC 0186* *LAT growth and development." Example of lines of CSMP language code. Example of lines of BASIC language code. Conclusions Conclusions Graphical icon based. Relational diagram approach. Logistics only Mac version used. Software is expensive. STELLA Use of computer simulation software in a crop modeling course enabled students to develop crop models, thereby enhancing active learning through hands-on experience. Acknowledgements Acknowledgements STELLA relational diagram showing variables and their relationships. Support from President s Educational Improvement Fund Grant, University of Hawaii.

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Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning Kent D. Kobayashi Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa STELLA graph showing simulation output. "Slider" and "knob" icons control values of the variable and parameter. "Run" button runs the Introduction How can the student-learning experience be enhanced using computer model. simulations? This paper describes the use of several simulation programs to promote active, hands-on learning in a graduate course on crop modeling. Results Results between Enhanced understanding of crop physiology and relationship Methods Methods crop and environment. Students had hands-on experience developing their own crop models. Enabled exploring "what if" scenarios. TPSS 601 Crop Modeling covers modeling crop growth and development. In the laboratory session, students discuss scientific papers. Software Advantages Simple coding. Models already available. Disadvantages Crude graphs. Need to run on mainframe computer. CSMP Software to do crop simulations CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA were introduced into the lab session. Using these software, students developed their own crop models for homework and lab assignments, and a term Simple coding. Models already available. Students would have to learn language. Many lines of code needed. BASIC project. Graphical icon based. Relational diagram approach. Logistics only Mac version used. Software is expensive. STELLA OPEN "I", # INPUT #1 1, , LAT 45*( *(24.3 SD=SM*(. OPEN " INPUT # 24.3 - - . .264 SM*(.0186 I", #1 1, , PS PS A=INTGRL(IA,GR) GR=RGR*A INCON IA=1. PARAMETER RGR=0.1 STELLA is being used this fall in my other TPSS courses "Computer applications, high technology, and robotics in agriculture" and "Plant LAT LAT) 12) ) SM=.45 SM=. SD= 264* *LAT) LAT - - . .12 0186* *LAT growth and development." Example of lines of CSMP language code. Example of lines of BASIC language code. Conclusions Conclusions Use of computer simulation software in a crop modeling course enabled students to develop crop models, thereby enhancing active learning through hands-on experience. Acknowledgements Acknowledgements STELLA relational diagram showing variables and their relationships. Support from President s Educational Improvement Fund Grant, University of Hawaii.

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Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning Kent D. Kobayashi Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa STELLA graph showing simulation output. "Slider" and "knob" icons control values of the variable and parameter. "Run" button runs the Introduction How can the student-learning experience be enhanced using computer model. simulations? This paper describes the use of several simulation programs to promote active, hands-on learning in a graduate course on crop modeling. Results Results between Enhanced understanding of crop physiology and relationship Methods Methods crop and environment. Students had hands-on experience developing their own crop models. Enabled exploring "what if" scenarios. TPSS 601 Crop Modeling covers modeling crop growth and development. In the laboratory session, students discuss scientific papers. Software Advantages Simple coding. Models already available. Disadvantages Crude graphs. Need to run on mainframe computer. CSMP Software to do crop simulations CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA were introduced into the lab session. Using these software, students developed their own crop models for homework and lab assignments, and a term Simple coding. Models already available. Students would have to learn language. Many lines of code needed. BASIC project. Graphical icon based. Relational diagram approach. Logistics only Mac version used. Software is expensive. STELLA OPEN "I", # INPUT #1 1, , LAT 45*( *(24.3 SD=SM*(. OPEN " INPUT # 24.3 - - . .264 SM*(.0186 I", #1 1, , PS PS A=INTGRL(IA,GR) GR=RGR*A INCON IA=1. PARAMETER RGR=0.1 STELLA is being used this fall in my other TPSS courses "Computer applications, high technology, and robotics in agriculture" and "Plant LAT LAT) 12) ) SM=.45 SM=. SD= 264* *LAT) LAT - - . .12 0186* *LAT growth and development." Example of lines of CSMP language code. Example of lines of BASIC language code. Conclusions Conclusions Use of computer simulation software in a crop modeling course enabled students to develop crop models, thereby enhancing active learning through hands-on experience. Acknowledgements Acknowledgements STELLA relational diagram showing variables and their relationships. Support from President s Educational Improvement Fund Grant, University of Hawaii.

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Using computer simulation software to enhance student learning Kent D. Kobayashi Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa STELLA graph showing simulation output. "Slider" and "knob" icons control values of the variable and parameter. "Run" button runs the Introduction How can the student-learning experience be enhanced using computer model. simulations? This paper describes the use of several simulation programs to promote active, hands-on learning in a graduate course on crop modeling. Results Results between Enhanced understanding of crop physiology and relationship Methods Methods crop and environment. Students had hands-on experience developing their own crop models. Enabled exploring "what if" scenarios. TPSS 601 Crop Modeling covers modeling crop growth and development. In the laboratory session, students discuss scientific papers. Software Advantages Simple coding. Models already available. Disadvantages Crude graphs. Need to run on mainframe computer. CSMP Software to do crop simulations CSMP, BASIC, and STELLA were introduced into the lab session. Using these software, students developed their own crop models for homework and lab assignments, and a term Simple coding. Models already available. Students would have to learn language. Many lines of code needed. BASIC project. Graphical icon based. Relational diagram approach. Logistics only Mac version used. Software is expensive. STELLA OPEN "I", # INPUT #1 1, , LAT 45*( *(24.3 SD=SM*(. OPEN " INPUT # 24.3 - - . .264 SM*(.0186 I", #1 1, , PS PS A=INTGRL(IA,GR) GR=RGR*A INCON IA=1. PARAMETER RGR=0.1 STELLA is being used this fall in my other TPSS courses "Computer applications, high technology, and robotics in agriculture" and "Plant LAT LAT) 12) ) SM=.45 SM=. SD= 264* *LAT) LAT - - . .12 0186* *LAT growth and development." Example of lines of CSMP language code. Example of lines of BASIC language code. Conclusions Conclusions Use of computer simulation software in a crop modeling course enabled students to develop crop models, thereby enhancing active learning through hands-on experience. Acknowledgements Acknowledgements STELLA relational diagram showing variables and their relationships. Support from President s Educational Improvement Fund Grant, University of Hawaii.