E-scape: Digital Fieldwork
The e-scape trials in geography involved combining controlled assessment in the classroom with a field visit as part of an enquiry into the rebranding of the seaside resort of Porthcawl. Students were able to use PDAs both for their in-class work and during their field visit. Some GIS work using ArcPad was undertaken during the visits.
This document gives a position statement from the GA in relation to fieldwork and enquiry, including ideas on levels of control in controlled assessments.
The Assessment of GCSE Fieldwork and Enquiry
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Links
GPS for Teachers - ideas on using hand held technologies with GIS from Juicy Geography.
Handhelds: learning with future technologies - a report from Futurelab on the uses of handheld technologies in teaching and learning.
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