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Blended Learning For Multi-Disciplinary Geography-Based Field Work David Smith and

Blended Learning For Multi-Disciplinary Geography-Based Field Work David Smith and Dr Simon Jones STEM Annual Conference, 2012. Challenges. International Students Mixed Discipline Inexperienced with fieldwork delivery N ew method of assessment for students Short time frame. Method.

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Blended Learning For Multi-Disciplinary Geography-Based Field Work David Smith and

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  1. Blended Learning For Multi-Disciplinary Geography-Based Field Work David Smith and Dr Simon Jones STEM Annual Conference, 2012

  2. Challenges • International Students • Mixed Discipline • Inexperienced with fieldwork delivery • New method of assessment for students • Short time frame

  3. Method • Introductory lecture • Hand Out • Self exploration • Signage • Exhibitions • Public interaction • Further staff discussion

  4. Assessment • PowerPoint Presentation • Supported by annotations in the Note Section The notes section is located beneath the Main Slide area.

  5. Results • 68% pass rate • High level of incorrect formatting • Signs of self exploration and understanding

  6. Results

  7. Results

  8. Conclusions Strengths • Repeatable • Covers groups interests • Students appeared engaged with exercise method • High student satisfaction • Requires infrequently utilised skills • Highly effective across international education systems* • International academic staff satisfaction.

  9. Conclusions Weakness • Potential for students not to ‘stick’ to task • Potential to disengage from summative assessment • Requires awareness of location for effective planning • Expectation differences between International and UK students.

  10. Next steps • Improvement on clarification of work requirements • Confirm expectations of students ability using PowerPoint • Explore Photomarathon presentations

  11. Thank you Further Information: david.smith@smu.ac.uk or s.jones@wales.ac.uk

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