augmenting the reality of the classroom: integrating location-based concepts within the curriculum

AUGMENTING THE REALITY OF THE CLASSROOM: INTEGRATING LOCATING BASED CONCEPTS IN THE CLASSROOM

David Avery, Jeffrey Dunn & Michael HowserEDUCAUSE 2010 - October 12-15, 2010

CHALLENGECurriculum content often includes a spatial component but it is difficult to integrate maps and geographic data within the class. By developing a series of interactive resources to enable students to explore a concept from a location based perspective, course content can be enhanced with contextual based maps and geographic data.

Utilize Quick Response (QR) codes to enable users to quickly view a course related resource via a mobile device. QR codes are p rov ided in addition to URLs.

Develop interact ive Google Map mash-ups using maps and data that enhance course content. Map Mash-up includes data layers, address search, and historic maps and/or air photos.

QR CODESMASH-UP

EXAMPLES

1890 map of Chicago Worlds Fair with ability to toggle modern locations, view 1890 streets, & highlights select areas.

CHICAGO

METHODS

Includes statewide and county maps of CT from 1766 to 1859. Users can explore town expansion over 90+ years of early CT history.

CT HISTORY

1937 Home Owners Loan Corporation residential security maps for Hartford, CT. Includes preview of a dual interface.

REDLININGCompare modern day locations with 1934 aerial imagery of CT. This aerial photo mash-up allows users to compare the past & present.

1934 AERIALS

http://bit.ly/d8NBVT

http://bit.ly/dySgYJ

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http://bit.ly/96ZK7g

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