ERIC Number: EJ881716
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-May
Pages: 14
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Podcasts in Support of Experiential Field Learning
Jarvis, Claire; Dickie, Jennifer
Journal of Geography in Higher Education, v34 n2 p173-186 May 2010
The paper introduces a library of video podcasts (vodcasts) used to support the learning and teaching of geographical methods and techniques relating to physical geography and GIScience in particular. While the notion of video learning is not new, the accessibility of the multimedia snippets via lightweight mp4 players in a field context allows a geographical freedom to learning that goes beyond previous classroom-based work. Evaluation, conducted through the use of reflective diaries and focus groups, identified that all students thought the podcast reference library was a valuable learning resource, of particular appeal to students with a visual approach to learning. (Contains 5 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Physical Geography, Diaries, Multimedia Instruction, Educational Resources, Handheld Devices, Experiential Learning, Field Studies, Audio Equipment, Video Equipment, Technology Uses in Education, Student Attitudes, Educational Technology, Instructional Effectiveness, Geographic Information Systems, Program Evaluation, College Students, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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