visualising the field -virtual reality and mobile devices with environmental students
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Looked at projects where virtual reality, mobile devices were investigated with geography and environmental students.TRANSCRIPT
Visualising the FieldScott Turner; Adel Gordon; Naomi Holmes; Janet
Jackson
School of Science and Technology Learning technology team.
People involved
Resources in the field Visualising before going into the field
Two Areas
From two innovation grants
Funding
Access to resources whilst physically being in the field can help students to recognise the interdependence of theory and practice
Resources in the field
Second year Geography students have been given the opportunity to use mobile devices together with the software.
Resources in the field
FieldTrip GB app, developed by EDINA, to gather field data and create mapping data. Trials of the use of mobile technology in fieldwork activities was both successful and presented various challenges.
Resources in the field
Students reaction has been positive.
Resources in the field
Resources in the field
Oculus Rift
Could a VR device be used for preparing for a field trip.
Oculus Rift
Oculus Rift
Not to replace field trips.
Oculus Rift
Groups of second year students.
Oculus Rift
Interesting to explore other subject areas for the VR equipment Collaboration between Schools?
Field trip tool for other subject areas?
Future