This report documents the design and evaluation of a virtual field trip for Tertiary science students.
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Virtual Field trips in Tertiary Science (PDF, 600Kb)
Background:
Field trips are one of the most critical pieces of learning for students in sciences like geology, biology, and geography. Virtual field trips (VFT) are being increasingly considered as effective forms of teaching, especially with the rise of new technologies and the growing demand for more inclusive classroom environments.
In this project, completed in 2018, the team developed a virtual field trip (VFT) and interactive expert question-and-answer sessions for tertiary students in an introductory-level geology course (Environmental Geohazards) at the University of Canterbury.
A collaborative project between University of Canterbury, Core Education, Frontiers Abroad and the Earthquake Commission.
Report prepared by Alison Jolley, Ben Kennedy, Nathaly Reyna, Tim Stahl, Samuel Hampton, Pete Sommerville, Thomas Wilson, Erik Brogt, Katherine Pedley, Jonathan Davidson, Mushtak Dawood, Paul Ashwell, Shelley Hersey, and Alistair Davies.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)