Enhancing Fieldwork Learning

‘Enhancing Fieldwork Learning’ is a cross-disciplinary Higher Education Academy funded project which aims to promote ways to enhance student learning during fieldwork through the use of technology.  Pedagogy rather than technology drives its objectives.

Enhancing Fieldwork Learning engages primarily with Geography, Earth, Environmental and Biosciences but is keen to engage with any aligned disciplines whether in the UK or overseas.  Its focus is on using affordable, ubiquitous technologies such as iPads, digital cameras and social networks to address a series of problems that may arise during fieldwork such as lack of student engagement or logistical issues such as limited connectivity.

Fieldwork practitioners are encouraged to share their practice in the form of case studies and/or to engage with a range of workshops and events. Residential Showcase Events were held in 2011 and 2012,  and proved to be a huge success with over 25 practitioners from 16 partner institutions attending, demonstrating technology and participating in field-based activities.

For more information please visit: www.enhancingfieldwork.org.uk
Twitter: @fieldwork_ntf