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Online Multiplier Event
Training Pupils on geosciences through Virtual Field Trips
25 September 24

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Introduction:

The 5th Multiplier Event “Training pupils on geosciences through Virtual Field Trips” was organized in September 2024 by the European Federation of Geologists. The event was divided into two parts with welcome Speeches from David Govoni – EFG President and Dr. Konstantinos Laskaridis – Project
Coordinator, Director of Mineral Resources and Prospecting Department of H.S.G.M.E.

It was held online with:

  1. 190 registration tickets
  2. 126 participants
  3. 7 Q&A questions asked

Part 1:

Part 1 took place on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 16:00 CEST.

In this session, moderated by Maria Tzima there were two (2) main presentations:

  1. “Integration of Augmented Reality Technologies in the Geosciences: the example of TRiPGiFT’s educational AR apps” by Mrs. ANNA-MARIA GALANI / ASPETE.
  2. “Virtual reality environment for STEAM-integrated scenarios on geosciences.” by Mrs. IOANNA THEOPHILOU / University of Cyprus.

Part 2:

Part 2 took place on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 17:25 CEST.

In this session, moderated by Maria Tzima and Kiki Makri a round table discussion with educators took place with the following questions / topics:

  • Do you believe that AR and VR can be integrated into the teaching philosophy of Geosciences in schools? Any examples from your experience?
  • Which scenario was most interesting to you, and which do you think will capture the students’ interest? Do you believe that the proposed digital material is considered to be easy for students to use?
  • How do you believe this application would facilitate student learning in the classroom when used through a tablet or a mobile phone?
  • What are the expected benefits (impact) of using the Virtual Field Trip for Geoscience teaching?

Recordings / Slides:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/-mu3ldwlrBI
Part 2: https://youtu.be/lFjJEko8DO0

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