Short communication: Microlearning courses are effective at increasing the feelings of confidence and accuracy in the work of dairy personnel

Journal of Dairy Science
A HesseW Heuwieser

Abstract

Optimization of work processes and personnel compliance becomes progressively essential to ensure high process and product quality on dairy farms with an increasingly nonfamily work force. Standard operating procedures (SOP) are important to minimize variation. In addition to having a set of protocols and SOP, regular training of employees is indispensable to reduce procedural drift. A total of 243 farm owners, employees, and veterinarians from 35 farms were invited to take 3 microlearning lessons for colostrum management and provide feedback in an embedded survey. The overall response rate was 48%, and almost all participants accessed the SOP within the course (i.e., 92, 90, and 96% in the first, second, and third course, respectively). Overall, 59% (22/37) launched the course in their leisure time and 80% stated that they were convinced to work more accurately after having taken the course. Most employees underestimated the time spent in the course (76%), accessed background information (89%), or provided feedback (55%). These observations are indicative of high engagement. Overall, 78% of employees felt more confident in correct task completion after the training.

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Feb 15, 2013·Standards in Genomic Sciences·K Eric WommackDaniel J Nasko
Sep 8, 2015·Journal of Dairy Science·H W BarkemaD F Kelton
Jun 12, 2017·Journal of Dairy Science·A HesseW Heuwieser
May 29, 2018·Journal of Dairy Science·Phillip T DurstHerman W Barkema

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May 20, 2020·Journal of Veterinary Medical Education·Samira L SchlesingerLaura-Kim Schüller

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