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With: Prof. Julian Park (University of Reading)
Prof. Brian Whalley (University of Sheffield)
http://www.enhancingfieldwork.org.uk Twitter: @fieldwork_ntf
Technology Enhanced Learning in Fieldwork
Dr Katharine Welsh & Professor Derek FranceDepartment of Geography and Development Studies
• An appreciation of how technology can enhance teaching practice
• To reflect on the challenges and benefits of using technology in teaching (with a focus on fieldwork)
• To demonstrate potential transferability of technology into practitioners own teaching
• An evidence-base for colleagues on how to use appropriate learning and teaching strategies to integrate technology in the curricula.
Objectives of Workshop
Ice breaker…..
Form a line up for all workshop participants …
– by date of birth Jan1st to Dec 31st
You have 2 minutes
– Your understanding, experience and application of technology enhanced learning.You have 2 minutes
Project Outline• 3-year National Teaching Fellowship project• Funded by the Higher Education Academy in the UK• Cross-disciplinary: Geography, Earth sciences, Geology,
Biosciences and aligned subjects
Aims of the Project• to enhance student learning in fieldwork
through the use of technology• to focus on hardware and software that
may enhance learning• to gather and share good practice of using
technology in fieldwork
Rationale
HEFCE, UK (2009, p.6) states that, ‘focus should be on student learning rather than on developments in technology per se, enabling students to learn through, and be supported by technology’
“only building upon the possibility opened up by digital technology can we ensure that education will triumph ” (Lord Putnam, Handheld Learning Conference, 2008)
On using technology in field courses, practitioners have
reported “greater enthusiasm, greater engagement, deeper
preliminary learning and time saving benefits for students”
(Fletcher et al. 2007)
“digital wisdom and digital enhancement” (Prensky, 2009)
• Fieldwork is expensive in terms of money and time
• Students must make good use of the time in the field
• Fieldwork is not accessible for all students, however, by using technology students can remotely access field sites if necessary.
• Technology can speed up data collection and allow students to begin analysis during the field trip rather than back at the University – increases student engagement & enthusiasm levels
Importance of Fieldwork Learning
http://www.enhancingfieldwork.org.uk Twitter: @fieldwork_ntf
What barriers prevent you from using technology in your teaching?
Discuss in pairs, 2 minutes
Activity 1
1. Lack of time to implement new technology2. Cost of technology/limited resources3. Limited staff/student technology skills
Results of International Practitioners Survey 2011:
1. Increase speed and volume of data collection2. To enable students to begin analysis during field trip3. Improve digital literacy of students
Why was this technology introduced?
What are the barriers to using technology in fieldwork?
Jarvis & Dickie (2010)Video podcasting of field methods
Scott et al. (2009)Virtual Field Guide
Netskills (2001)Using QR codes to add layers of
information to locations
Cremona et al. (2011)Using shared spreadsheets on Smartphones & Tablets
Welsh et al. (2011)Geotagging photographs
France et al. (2011)Digital storytelling
Case Studies
Using iPads to conduct surveys
• Increased usage of mobile and portable devices• Tablets are increasing in popularity • 3G and Wi-fi issues• Polldaddy.com
• Using the iPad, complete and submit the short survey• Pass the iPad around the group, Time – 5 minutes
Activity 2
Activity 3
In groups discuss the benefits and challenges of the practicalities of using iPads in teaching sessions, Time – 5 minutes
Action Plan
• What have I learnt?• What I am going to do next? – Where will I be in 3 months– Fill out the postcard
• What 3 things can you feedback to colleagues?
