Sharing E-learning Practice in the GEES Disciplines

The 36 case studies presented here provide specific examples of how e-learning has been adopted within the Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) disciplines. Personal reflections and advice are provided, which moves away from the more generic e-learning practitioner guides. The case studies demonstrate the emergence of Web 2.0 applications with examples referring to podcasting and digital storytelling. The case studies were collected between 2006 and 2009 and provide a unique opportunity for practitioners to share, learn, reflect upon and re-use within the wider Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) disciplines.

Below are a selection of case studies together with a wider collection of all casestudies split into themes.

• Fieldwork and the production of web sites for assessment - Dr Chris Ribchester and Prof Derek France
• ‘Geocaching’ in group fieldwork - Prof Brian Walley
• Distributed Fieldwork in Geography using Wireless Technology - Dr. Kalyani Chatterjea
• Using personal digital assistants (PDAs) to enhance fieldwork - Dr Tim Stott
• Online International Student Collaboration - Phil Klein
• Managing Local Heritage - Elisabeth Skinner
• Enhancement of International Exchange through Peer Networking and Online Support - Dr Geoffrey Batt
• Podcasting Student Feedback - Dr Derek France and Dr Chris Ribchester
• Peer review in an exchange environment between South Africa and Sweden - Prof. Roddy Fox
• Natural Hazard Website Assignment - Dr Clive Roberts
• Automated self assessment as a motivational and formative tool - Dr Geoffrey Batt
• Using a Reflective Learning Log for Summative Assessment - Dr. Glynn Skerratt

All case studies

• Introduction
• Virtual Learning Methods
• Teaching Subject Knowledge and Delivery
• Learning to Learn
• Supporting Fieldwork Learning
• Assessment
• Peer-to-Peer Learning
• Supporting Research
• Conclusions