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Enhancing fieldwork learning with the use of technology

Enhancing fieldwork learning with the use of technology . Julian Park, Alice Mauchline (University of Reading), Derek France, Katherine Welsh (University of Chester), Brian Whalley (University of Sheffield). Objectives of session.

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Enhancing fieldwork learning with the use of technology

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  1. Enhancing fieldwork learning with the use of technology Julian Park, Alice Mauchline (University of Reading), Derek France, Katherine Welsh (University of Chester), Brian Whalley (University of Sheffield).

  2. Objectives of session To describe the Enhancing Fieldwork Learning project and resources To discuss the benefits and challenges of using technology/social media for fieldwork To consider and try a few examples…

  3. Technology line up I use quite a bit of technology and social media in my teaching Web 2 and social media are an integral part of my teaching I use little or no web 2.0 technology in my teaching I use some web 2.0 technology in my teaching

  4. Reasons why fieldwork is important

  5. Use of Technology in Fieldwork www.enhancingfieldwork.org.uk • Aim – To enhance student learning during fieldwork through the use of technology • Investigating use of mobile technologies to enhance learning including concept of ‘Bring Your Own Device’ • Website for technically oriented fieldwork teaching resources • Change workshops and “wild weekends”

  6. Use of Technology in Fieldwork What are the barriers? What are the benefits?

  7. Benefits for use of technology in fieldwork Welsh et al. (in press) Enhancing Fieldwork Learning with technology: practitioner’s perspectives. JGHE

  8. Barriers to the use of technology in fieldwork Welsh et al. (in press) Enhancing Fieldwork Learning with technology: practitioner’s perspectives. JGHE

  9. When? • Pre phase • Video and audio (LOs, feed forward, site spec, assessment criteria) • Set up a communication group (BB, twitter, yammer) • Introduce useful apps • Peri phase • Apps in the field • Data collection and spreadsheets • Group communication • Recording via geo-referenced photos, videos, fotobabbleetc • Post Phase • Collating and sharing data • Video and audio diaries • Group documents like Wikis

  10. ipads in fieldwork… Fieldwork apps Ruggedized, waterproof case

  11. <ALT-MEMBERS@jiscmail.ac.uk> ihe 2014: First International Conference on the use of iPads in Higher  Education: Challenging the boundaries of learning and teaching in HEDates: 20-22 March 2014, Paphos, Cypruswww.ipadsinhe.org

  12. The benefits/ barriers identified

  13. Students’ thoughts on ipads

  14. Try a few apps.....but there are many more • Geomeasure: the area of hyde park • Skitch: Annotate a photo and store in dropbox • Photobabble: have a go and tweet it • Splice • Pocket birds • Quake watch • Leaf Snap • Clinometer • igeology • Twitter • Yammer • Youtube • Pinterest • Evernote

  15. The enterprise social network A secure, private social network Similar to Facebook, but closed for private communication within organizations or between pre-designated groups Ideal for communication before, during & after fieldwork or other group working events

  16. Yammer case study • Used for a hazard assessment response scenario • Based on hypothetical eruption of M Vesuvius • Follows visit for onsite exploration & study of area • Students subjected to an emergency simulation given plans, protocols, maps, flow data etc. • Only given Yammer for communication • Must act as ‘Hazard Analysis Officer’ to manage the situation Miller & France (2012) Developing a Web 2.0 technology for hazard response simulation. Proceedings HEA-STEM Annual Conference

  17. Usefulness of the case.... • Benefits of Yammer: • Effective risk communication • Critical decision making skills • Resource utilisation • Experience and confidence-building • Analyse Yammer activity & assess feedback to deepen understanding following the exercise

  18. Postcard ideas to myself

  19. Thank you and feedback on twitter please

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