Creating a Virtual Geo-Investigation for the Classroom
Step 1: Decide to Take the Plunge
Step 2: Make a Plan
Who will develop the virtual field experience?
What topic & skills will be the focus of the investigation?
Where will the field experience take place?
How will the final virtual field experience be presented?
Step 3: Go into the Field
360 camera
Are available through the REMC1 Resource Request Form
Request Both the 360 Camera and an iPad
GOISD educators please include a shipping address under Comments/Special Requests; we cannot ship iPads.\- check with Steve on how to access one from GOISD.
Equipment on loan for 1 week per request
Are Easy to Use but should be handled carefully
Tips for use:
Please review https://confluence.remc1.net/display/LI/Connecting+Theta+Ricoh+V+360+Camera+to+Mobile+Device for instructions on connecting to a mobile device.
Use the stand to keep it steady
Take photos remotely from the iPad to avoid being directly in the image
Community Partner & Experts
Visit a Geosite with a geo-scientist and/or community partner
Take pictures and notes related to your learning objectives & interests
Tips:
Consider what you will want to focus on ahead of time; be open to adjusting
Step 4: Develop a Quality Virtual Field Experience
Tips for Creating Experience
Have a plan on paper before your sit down at the computer
Have your community partners and/or experts review a draft of the geo-investigation to be sure that all of the information is accurate and clear.
Create, save and outline content using the following procedure:
Capture 360 images, video, and other supporting content
Save this content to a Google Drive or Google Photos Folder (ensures it's backed up, easily accessible, and shareable)
Create the commentary/narration/content of the tour. This should be written out in a Google Doc, Sheet or Slide (ensures it's backed up, easily accessible, and shareable)
Showcase the tour (we currently recommend RoundMe.com or Driftspace but other options exist)
Create a free account with RoundMe.com or driftspace.com
Upload images to build tour
Step 5: Taking Others on the Virtual Field Geo-Investigation
Share link of RoundMe tour to be viewed on REMC1 VR kit devices or student mobile devices