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Changing the learning landscape
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).
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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…
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Technology line up
I use little or no web 2.0 technology in my teaching
I use some web 2.0 technology in my teaching
Web 2 and social media are an integral part of my teaching
I use quite a bit of technology and social media in my teaching
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Reasons why fieldwork is importantTutors' most important reasons from 2010 survey:
1 To experience ‘real’ biology
2 To learn key practical skills (including taxonomic skills, quantitative methods, observation, field sampling etc.)
3 To enthuse and motivate students
4 To develop group and social cohesion and learning
5 To develop professional skills (including teamworking, IT skills presentational skills etc.)
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Use of Technology in Fieldwork
• 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”
www.enhancingfieldwork.org.uk
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Use of Technology in Fieldwork
What are the benefits?
What are the barriers?
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Benefits for use of technology in fieldwork
Welsh et al. (in press) Enhancing Fieldwork Learning with technology: practitioner’s perspectives. JGHE
Tutors' most important reasons from 2011 survey:1 Cost; availability of kit, cost to buy & maintain, risk of
losing/damaging equipment, roaming charges, insurance
2 Reliability of kit/durability in rugged conditions
3 Staff competence/confidence/imagination
4 Student concerns; reluctance/competence, reluctance to use own equipment, don’t all have same devices
5 Staff preparation time/keeping up to date with technology
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Barriers to the use of technology in fieldworkTutors' most important reasons from 2011 survey:
1 Data processing; faster, easier, storage, security, sharing & analysis in field, improved accuracy
2 Skill development; general ICT skills, subject-specific technologies e.g. GPS, employability
3 Post-fieldwork revision/reflection/reporting
4 Enhancing the learning experience
5 Facilitate communication; between students in the field, between countries, between field and ‘base’, for safety
Welsh et al. (in press) Enhancing Fieldwork Learning with technology: practitioner’s perspectives. JGHE
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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, fotobabble etc
• Post Phase– Collating and sharing data– Video and audio diaries– Group documents like Wikis
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Fieldwork apps
Ruggedized, waterproof case
ipads in fieldwork…
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<[email protected]> ihe 2014: First International Conference on the use of iPads in Higher Education: Challenging the boundaries of learning and teaching in HE
Dates: 20-22 March 2014, Paphos, Cyprus
www.ipadsinhe.org
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The benefits/ barriers identified
Barrier ipad
Cost From ~ £300Buy class set & share?BYOD
Reliability/durability Ruggedized case
Staff competence Take a look at the EFL project website for examples of good practice….& have a go!
Student concerns
Staff preparation time
Benefit ipad
Data processing
Skill development
Post-fieldwork reflection
Enhancing the learning experience
Facilitate communication, pre, during and post
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Students’ thoughts on ipads
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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
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The enterprise social networkA secure, private social networkSimilar 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
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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
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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
Postcard ideas to myself
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Thank you and feedback on twitter please