Challenges in the Reuse of Learning Materials: Technical Lessons from the Delivery of an Online GIS MSc Module

Wright, Jim A.; Treves, Richard; Martin, David

doi:10.1080/03098260903034061

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Teaching Geographical Information Systems in Geography Degrees: A Critical Reassessment of Vocationalism

Whyatt

Clark

Davies

2011

Journal of Geography in Higher Education

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Geographical information systems (GIS) are in tune with the current ethos of higher education because of their perceived vocational value. However, it is particularly difficult to teach GIS vocationally. This paper critiques the claim of vocationalism. The authors use an innovative method of evaluating a module that enlists its alumni to reflect on the career value of their GIS teaching. The survey was analysed to show how, to what extent and for which graduates GIS had been vocationally useful. The paper concludes that GIS is vocational but in variable and complex ways for different students.

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Teaching Geographical Information Systems in Geography Degrees: A Critical Reassessment of Vocationalism

Whyatt

Clark

Davies

2011

Journal of Geography in Higher Education

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Engaging with Environmental Management

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Clark

Priest

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E-Learning for Geographers

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There is an inherent antithesis between environmental management as professional practice and as concept or philosophy. Not only does this antithesis pose a problem in teaching environmental management, but also learners often have difficulty with the broad-based, multi-disciplinary nature of the subject and the value-laden nature of many environmental management decisions. Furthermore, field experience is an inherent part of environmental management and fieldwork is thus a necessary component of most environmental management modules. E-learning offers a mechanism through which to address these potential problems, through virtual practical experience and by serving as a virtual management laboratory. In this chapter, the undergraduate focus of a module on Upland Catchment Management and on environmental management is compared with e-learning for postgraduate delivery (a module on GIS for Environmental Management). The differing styles of delivery highlight the flexibility of e-learning as a vehicle for acquiring skills and knowledge, and underpin the claim that the result is an enhanced engagement with the practice of informed management.

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Simple Geography-Related Multimedia

Treves

Martin²

2009

E-Learning for Geographers

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Teaching geography at university level involves students in study of complex diagrams and maps. These can be made easier to understand if split into parts. This chapter reports the work of a team writing a series of courses in geographic information systems (GIS) and their solution to the problem, which involved authoring simple multimedia animations using Microsoft PowerPoint™ software. The animations were authored by those writing the courses with little input from the multimedia Web specialist supporting the team. The techniques that the team used to produce the animations are explained, as are the nine points of best practice that were developed and how the animations were used with other non-animated content. Three sub-categories of these animations are described and explained and the issues of maintenance and reuse of the animated content is considered.

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Challenges in the Reuse of Learning Materials: Technical Lessons from the Delivery of an Online GIS MSc Module

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

Teaching Geographical Information Systems in Geography Degrees: A Critical Reassessment of Vocationalism

Teaching Geographical Information Systems in Geography Degrees: A Critical Reassessment of Vocationalism

Engaging with Environmental Management

Simple Geography-Related Multimedia

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