Transformation of geological sciences and geological engineering field methods course to remote delivery using manual, virtual, and blended tools in fall 2020

Day, Jennifer Jane

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-5-381-2022

Articles | Volume 5, issue 4

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20 Dec 2022

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| 20 Dec 2022

Transformation of geological sciences and geological engineering field methods course to remote delivery using manual, virtual, and blended tools in fall 2020

Jennifer Jane Day

Data sets

Sketchfab database of digital photogrammetry models GSGEQueens https://sketchfab.com/GSGEQueens

Video supplement

Field Site Videos in the Kingston Area Jennifer Jane Day https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHFgDcJB_w-RN1FNXkVCqDXesF3mX6Ikv

GEOE/L221 Map Demo 1 Jennifer Jane Day https://youtu.be/G-MZF0mrLcg

GEOEL221 F20 Field Demo 1 – Orienteering Jennifer Jane Day https://youtu.be/x9GuGMGzRfc

GEOEL221 F20 Field Demo 2 – Structural Measurements Jennifer Jane Day https://youtu.be/DuPaIADj8os

GEOEL221 Stereonet Demo Jennifer Jane Day https://youtu.be/l_wO31cCOdo

Short summary

Geological (Engineering) Field Methods is a core course at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, where students learn how to investigate the Earth. Typically, this course involves weekly field trips to visit a variety of rock outcrops to learn navigation, observation, and measurement. Remote delivery of this course in fall 2020 due to COVID-19 required a transformation using new virtual, manual, and blended tools. Although largely successful, a return to in-person teaching is recommended.