Soil judging e‐contest: The virtual experience expanding the soil learning process

Abstract

AbstractSoil judging contests are important activities to explore the soil science and its relation to the natural world. They have been held for many years and proved to be very efficient for the student's engagement, field practice, and learning. During the COVID‐19 pandemic, the soil science societies worldwide had to adapt this activity to the virtual environment. The objective of this article is to document two experiences tested in Brazil and the United States of America, exploring its potential as an innovative and widely available educational method for teaching soil science. The procedures developed in both countries are presented, and the students perceptions indicated that the virtual events are a viable way to hold the soil judging contest, contributing to their academic skills. The Brazilian and American experiences are viable models that can serve as a basis for other countries adopting this activity in their pedagogical planning and academic calendar.