Transcript Self-Service” Field Trips - University of Manchester

Discover Geology:
An Augmented Reality Field Trip
Dr Ian Hutt
Distance Learning Lead
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Project Team
• Multi-disciplinary Team
– School of Earth, Atmospheric and
Environmental Sciences
– Manchester Museum
– MIMAS
– EPS eLearning Team
Mam Tor Landslide
• Funded by:
– Your Manchester Fund
Commentary
5000 years ago
“Self-Service” AR Field Trips
Ridge to Mam Tor
• Model for further trips
Route
The Fate of Raindrops
Project Evolution
Recruitment Need
(MSc Env Science)
Outreach
Opportunity
Flexible Learning
AR Field Trips
View Point Found
Commentary
Under your feet.
300m to stile
GPS Hotspot
Targets
GPS Route Finder
Global
Hotspots
Fossil Finder
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Audio Commentary
Historical Reconstruction
Quick-Quiz questions
Activities
Geological Maps
Technical Challenges…
• Signal strength
– Caching – requires access pre-event
– Limits presentation material
• Device battery life
– 5 hour field test: ~70-90% drain
• GPS accuracy
– Field tests: ~ 6-8m
• Aug 15th – Museum Coach Trip
– http://geologyarfieldtrip.eventbrite.co.uk
• Sept 23rd – School Trip (Droylesden Academy)