Hybrid Classroom Approach: Virtual and Live Field Data Integration

Autor/inn/en	Schlosser, William E.; Aumell, Aidan J.; Kilkenny, Madison M.
Titel	Hybrid Classroom Approach: Virtual and Live Field Data Integration
Quelle	In: Natural Sciences Education, 52 (2023) 1, (18 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Schlosser, William E.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2168-8273
DOI	10.1002/nse2.20094
Schlagwörter	Blended Learning; Natural Resources; College Science; Ecology; Undergraduate Students; State Universities; Distance Education; COVID-19; Pandemics; Online Courses; Synchronous Communication; Scientific Concepts; Forestry; Data Collection; Wildlife; Visualization; Field Trips; Washington + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Natural Ressource; Natürliche Ressource; Ökologie; Staatliche Universität; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Online course; Online-Kurs; Forstwissenschaft; Waldwirtschaft; Data capture; Datensammlung; Visualisation; Visualisierung; Exkursion
Abstract	University students stepped into synchronous remote learning as the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in spring 2020. Temporal limitations of the live field trip-based paradigm in teaching ecology have been complicated by remote learning. To meet the challenge, we have designed and deployed an immersive virtual ecology platform with associated field explorations and data analysis using a 360° video apparatus and software applications augmented with wildlife camera trap videos and aerial drone images at Washington State University in an undergraduate Natural Resource Ecology class. Throughout four semesters (fall 2020 to spring 2022) of synchronous online instruction, students have been using the virtual platform simulating the natural landscape at Kamiak Butte County Park. The immersive virtual ecology platform provides students with (1) access to broader learning comprehension of abiotic and biotic landscapes; (2) ability to collect and analyze tree data to describe differential woodland site characteristics; (3) visualization of native wildlife habitat uses; and (4) guidance through virtual field instruction tasks. With softening of pandemic restrictions in 2022, we designed the immersive virtual ecology platform in conjunction with in-person learning. This proof-of-concept article briefly summarizes the steps followed in creating this blended delivery curriculum using a hybrid field trip experience in combining virtual data discovery with live field trips and classroom events. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01