Development of Quick Response (QR) Training of Tractor Component Identification, Function, Maintenance, and Safety

ABSTRACT

Given the high variability of secondary agricultural teacher background and facility constraints, the instruction of tractor (and similar agricultural machinery) component identification, function, maintenance, and corresponding safety precautions oftentimes prove difficult and/or inconsistent. This study focused on the development and plausible application of quick response codes, commonly referred to as QR codes, placed on a demonstration tractor or machine to be used as a self-guided student learning experience for training the next generation of safe operators. This review documents a novel self-guided instruction methodology utilizing “gamification” learning theory. Content materials were derived from the nationally disseminated, open source, Gearing Up for Safety Production Agriculture Safety Training for Youth curriculum. Specifically, QR code learning modules were recommended to supplement Gearing Up for Safety, Lesson 16: Hands-On Tractor Operation of the youth worker certification component of the Pre-Operational Skills Exam.

KEYWORDS:

• Machine safety
• self-guided learning
• tractor operation
• quick response codes;
•  youth

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Funding

The Development of Quick Response (QR) Training of Tractor Component Identification, Function, Maintenance and Safety was funded by USDA/NIFA 2017-41521-27066 / 2021-67037-33375.