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Geomatics and Distance Learning. Since 2006. The Geomatics Mandate. Instigated by the professionals and the professional societies Multiple Audiences. Locations Surveying / Civil Programs. Courses Selected. Focused on Junior / S enior courses that unique to Geomatics program.
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Geomatics and Distance Learning Since 2006
The Geomatics Mandate • Instigated by the professionals and the professional societies • Multiple Audiences • Locations • Surveying / Civil Programs
Courses Selected • Focused on Junior /Senior courses that unique to Geomatics program
Software for Recording and Production of Courses • Camtasia Studio • Allows screen capture in real time • Tablet PC • Audio • PIP
Assignments • Use the upload link in the Assignment – adds grade book column • Format for naming • Students submit as pdf • Can be graded on the tablet pc – paperless • Submit back through link
Labs – Two Formats • CAMPUS • Attendance on campus 2-3 times a semester on a Saturday • Community Colleges • PROFESSIONALS LOCATED IN STUDENTS LOCALE
Exams – Multiple Methods • Campus – depends on location and availability • Community College Assessment Centers • Proctor – Use professionals in engineering to proctor exams • Blackboard assessment
Format • Individual to instructor • Two parts • Word doc outline notes • PowerPoint for presentation completion of notes and recording for upload
How are Course Content Questions Handled? • Email is the best method • Blackboard Announcements via email • Phone calls for immediate response
Delivery of Content through Blackboard • Format in Weekly lectures, assignments, etc for both campus and online