Using IT to develop a farm enterprise
Using IT to develop a farm enterprise - multimedia presentation
Video stimulus featuring the use of IT in the running of an agricultural business. It demonstrates how IT can support an enterprising attitude, build awareness of the opportunities for efficiency afforded by IT and broaden expectations of career opportunities in IT.
Where should the carrots be planted?
An activity requiring internet research and presentation skills with optional elements of co-operative learning and peer review techniques.
Grading and selecting carrots
A problem solving activity exploring how image processing is used to select market-quality carrots.
How can the business reduce food miles and delivery costs?
An open-ended scenario that encourages learners to reach their own solution to a business problem.
Sharing information
A team investigation into the use of an intranet or extranet to share information.