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Online Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography

Online Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography

Sally Priest
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781599049809|ISBN10: 1599049805|EISBN13: 9781599049816
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-980-9.ch015
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Priest, Sally. "Online Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography." E-Learning for Geographers: Online Materials, Resources, and Repositories, edited by Philip Rees, et al., IGI Global, 2009, pp. 245-259. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-980-9.ch015

APA

Priest, S. (2009). Online Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography. In P. Rees, L. MacKay, D. Martin, & H. Durham (Eds.), E-Learning for Geographers: Online Materials, Resources, and Repositories (pp. 245-259). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-980-9.ch015

Chicago

Priest, Sally. "Online Learning Activities in Second Year Environmental Geography." In E-Learning for Geographers: Online Materials, Resources, and Repositories, edited by Philip Rees, et al., 245-259. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-980-9.ch015

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the design, technical development, delivery, and evaluation of two online learning activities in environmental geography. A “blended” approach was adopted in order to best integrate the new materials within the existing unit. The primary aim of these online activities was to provide students with opportunities to develop and demonstrate valuable practical skills, while increasing their understanding of environmental management. A purpose-built system was created in order to overcome initial technological challenges. The online activities have already been delivered successfully to a large number of students over two academic years. Evaluation and staff reflection highlight the benefits and limitations of the new activities, and the chapter concludes with recommendations for others wishing to adopt a similar approach.

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