Use in the classroom - VR Glaciers and Glaciated Landscapes

Use in the classroom

How can it be used in teaching?

The virtual fieldwork approach is intrinsically a more interactive and engaging approach than simply presenting static images, and provides the basis for a range of learner activities and challenges. These include:

landform and landscape interpretation exercises (applying and extending what has just been covered in a lecture, seminar or through reading)
field sketching
‘field-checking’ of geomorphological maps (produced using orthoimagery and elevation datasets in a GIS)
student-produced geomorphological field guides (as a form of assessment)
preparation for real fieldwork (whether or not to these specific locations)
follow-up to fieldwork in these locations, or when real fieldwork does not take place for some reason (e.g. poor weather, illness, budget constraints)

Academic level

The core virtual fieldwork resources are provided without interpretation, which means that they can be incorporated into the curriculum at any level. In due course, there will also be at least one guided virtual field trip.

Latest Posts

New virtual field trip – Deepdale, Lake District

7th May 2024 No Comments

Although new to this site, the Deepdale virtual field trip has been available to University of Worcester students since 2014. It’s a really interesting location,

New Moiry Valley virtual field trip

29th April 2024 No Comments

There is an updated virtual field trip for the Moiry Valley. This is one of the most popular sites on VR Glaciers, no doubt because

Dr Des McDougall (BSc, PhD, SFHEA)

I'm a Physical Geographer based in Worcester, UK. My interests include mountain glaciers, mountain geomorphology and Quaternary environmental change. I'm also interested in the use of virtual reality in teaching.