The research analyses the effectiveness of the use of multimedia, virtual field trips and geomatic tools in the teaching/learning process of Earth Sciences. It aims to enhance proper use of new technologies, by introducing new input in the teachers formation. A collaborative experience was set up for a group of teachers, mostly working in secondary school. A questionnaire was proposed, to inquire about their opinion on the use of ICT at school. Then, the multimedia product “Geological tours in Italy” was analysed and discussed. The connection of virtual and real tours creates an educational path allowing the students to understand the methodological process that is behind the construction of virtual reality. On the field, it is possible to georeference photographs, to trace a tour and to fill a table with relevant geological data. Later, these data can be downloaded at school, in order to construct a personal virtual tour. By using ICT in the classroom, improvements to the quality of Earth Science multimedia products are possible. However, since the field activities are fundamental for Earth Science education, new didactic tools related to geomatics are needed.

Use of multimedia, virtual field trips and geomatics tools in Earth Science education

MAGAGNA, ALESSANDRA;FERRERO, Elena;GIARDINO, Marco;PEROTTI, Luigi
2013-01-01

Abstract

The research analyses the effectiveness of the use of multimedia, virtual field trips and geomatic tools in the teaching/learning process of Earth Sciences. It aims to enhance proper use of new technologies, by introducing new input in the teachers formation. A collaborative experience was set up for a group of teachers, mostly working in secondary school. A questionnaire was proposed, to inquire about their opinion on the use of ICT at school. Then, the multimedia product “Geological tours in Italy” was analysed and discussed. The connection of virtual and real tours creates an educational path allowing the students to understand the methodological process that is behind the construction of virtual reality. On the field, it is possible to georeference photographs, to trace a tour and to fill a table with relevant geological data. Later, these data can be downloaded at school, in order to construct a personal virtual tour. By using ICT in the classroom, improvements to the quality of Earth Science multimedia products are possible. However, since the field activities are fundamental for Earth Science education, new didactic tools related to geomatics are needed.
2013
ATEE Winter Conference "Learning & Teaching with Media & Technology"
Genova (Italy)
7-9 March 2013
ATEE Winter Conference "Learning & Teaching with Media & Technology"
ATEE aisbl
325
336
9789081563956
Earth Science education; Geological Heritage; Geomatics; Virtual tours; Information and Communication Technologies
A. Magagna; E. Ferrero; M. Giardino; L. Perotti
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