Visualising the FieldScott Turner; Adel Gordon; Naomi Holmes; Janet

Jackson

School of Science and Technology Learning technology team.

People involved

Resources in the field Visualising before going into the field

Two Areas

From two innovation grants

Funding

Access to resources whilst physically being in the field can help students to recognise the interdependence of theory and practice

Resources in the field

Second year Geography students have been given the opportunity to use mobile devices together with the software.

Resources in the field

FieldTrip GB app, developed by EDINA, to gather field data and create mapping data. Trials of the use of mobile technology in fieldwork activities was both successful and presented various challenges.

Resources in the field

Students reaction has been positive.

Resources in the field

Resources in the field

Oculus Rift

Could a VR device be used for preparing for a field trip.

Oculus Rift

Oculus Rift

Not to replace field trips.

Oculus Rift

Groups of second year students.

Oculus Rift

Interesting to explore other subject areas for the VR equipment Collaboration between Schools?

Field trip tool for other subject areas?

Future