Robusta Coffee and Climate Change
eLearning
Course Overview
Robusta and Climate Change is an interactive training centered around climate change's effects on coffee production. Rising temperatures create challenges for Arabica coffee bean farmers. Robusta beans can thrive in these warmer climates. The training introduces learners to the less popular bean Robusta, its history, and benefits for coffee production in the future.
Course Design
The Robusta and Climate Change training is a multi-modal instructional product for adult learners and corporate coffee enthusiasts. The visual design is minimal and contemporary to emulate high-end coffee brands. The imagery helps the learner connect with various locations. The design includes color theory, visual design style, data visualization, and Universal Design elements. The learning theories involved in the product include Adult Learning Theory, CATML, Cognitive Load, and Multimodality. Several interactive elements enable the learner to digest large data sets, which include flip cards and an interactive map. The project implements Universal Design principles for greater accessibility. At the end of the training, learners will identify key differences between two leading coffee bean types, and consider which is best for the climate and their company culture.
Target Audience
Adult learners in a distance-learning environment at the Associate or Bachelor level with limited prior knowledge and technology use. Coffee enthusiasts, and corporate product buyers.
Subject
Coffee, climate change, and corporate training.
Subject Matter Experts
Beshlei, S. (2020). Where do coffee beans come from? Understanding Coffee. https:// www.nescafe.com/mena/en-ae/understanding-coffee/coffee-beans-guide
Bilen, C., Chami, D. E., Mereu, V., Trabucco, A., Marras, S., & Spano, D. (2022). A Systematic review on the impacts of climate change on coffee agrosystems. Plants, 12(1), 102. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/plants12010102
Statista. (2023, March 9). Statista. https:// www.statista.com/statistics/1096413/main-export-countries-for-coffee-worldwide/#statisticContainer
Devle, N. (2021, October 19). 7 Differences between Arabica and Robusta Coffee. Nguyen Coffee Supply. https://nguyencoffeesupply.com/blogs/news/7-differences-between-arabica-and-robusta-coffee
Gibbens, S. (2022, January 28). What climate change means for the future of coffee and other popular foods. Environment. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/what-climate-change-meansfor-future-of-coffee-cashew-avocado
Nguyen, A. (2022). Where is Robusta Coffee Grown? Nguyen Coffee Supply. https:// nguyencoffeesupply.com/blogs/news/where-is-robusta-coffee-grown#:~: text=However%2C%20in%20terms%20of%20robusta,is%20of%20the%20robusta%20vari ety
Nguyen, A. (2022a). The history of Vietnamese robusta coffee. Nguyen Coffee Supply. https://nguyencoffeesupply.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-vietnamese-robusta-coffee
Thomas, S. (2022). Coffee bean types and their characteristics. Cafedirect Shop. https:// www.cafedirect.co.uk/shop/coffee-bean-types-and-their-characteristics/
Delivery
Adobe Captivate, July 2023
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
1. Identify key differences between Robusta and Arabica beans.
2. Understand Climate change impacts on coffee.
3. Identify the largest exporter of Robusta Coffee Beans
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