Colorado 14ers, Pixel by Pixel

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon J. Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Anthropogenic Impacts ◽  
Computer Skills ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Geospatial Tools ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Mountainous Landscape ◽  
Mountain Geography

This document describes a capstone learning exercise designed for undergraduates enrolled in an introductory geospatial tools course. The overarching theme of the exercise, Colorado 14ers, Pixel by Pixel, is mountain geography. While immersed in a digital mountainous landscape, students explore topics of geomorphology and geomorphometry and discover how it is possible for a summit that rises well above 14,000 feet not to qualify as a true Colorado ‘14er’. To address these topics, students examine freely-available digital elevation models (DEMs) using common geospatial analysis tools. The exercise was developed with five purposes in mind: (1) students should be introduced gently to geospatial software; (2) students should enter upper-level geography courses armed with basic computer skills and a diverse geospatial toolkit; (3) students should internalize the fact that invariably digital geographic explorations are influenced by scale; (4) students of geography should be able to identify natural and anthropogenic impacts to a landscape, and; (5) to help students conceptualize what geographers do, learning exercises should include local and interesting case studies. As an exercise intended to synthesize geographic concepts covered throughout a course, the learning objectives range from grasping broad theoretical concepts related to scale and measurement to learning specific computer skills related to directory structures and file naming conventions. Deliverables of the exercise include posting four maps and answers to nine questions to a website. The outcome of the exercise is a confident, geospatial toolsavvy student who is eager to further investigate the field of geography.

Colorado 14ers, Pixel by Pixel

2013 ◽  
pp. 1200-1215
Author(s):  
Brandon J. Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Anthropogenic Impacts ◽  
Computer Skills ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Geospatial Tools ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Mountainous Landscape ◽  
Mountain Geography

This document describes a capstone learning exercise designed for undergraduates enrolled in an introductory geospatial tools course. The overarching theme of the exercise, Colorado 14ers, Pixel by Pixel, is mountain geography. While immersed in a digital mountainous landscape, students explore topics of geomorphology and geomorphometry and discover how it is possible for a summit that rises well above 14,000 feet not to qualify as a true Colorado ’14er’. To address these topics, students examine freely-available digital elevation models (DEMs) using common geospatial analysis tools. The exercise was developed with five purposes in mind: (1) students should be introduced gently to geospatial software; (2) students should enter upper-level geography courses armed with basic computer skills and a diverse geospatial toolkit; (3) students should internalize the fact that invariably digital geographic explorations are influenced by scale; (4) students of geography should be able to identify natural and anthropogenic impacts to a landscape, and; (5) to help students conceptualize what geographers do, learning exercises should include local and interesting case studies. As an exercise intended to synthesize geographic concepts covered throughout a course, the learning objectives range from grasping broad theoretical concepts related to scale and measurement to learning specific computer skills related to directory structures and file naming conventions. Deliverables of the exercise include posting four maps and answers to nine questions to a website. The outcome of the exercise is a confident, geospatial tool-savvy student who is eager to further investigate the field of geography.

Colorado 14ers, Pixel by Pixel

2012 ◽  
pp. 239-254
Author(s):  
Brandon J. Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Anthropogenic Impacts ◽  
Computer Skills ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Geospatial Tools ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Mountainous Landscape ◽  
Mountain Geography

This document describes a capstone learning exercise designed for undergraduates enrolled in an introductory geospatial tools course. The overarching theme of the exercise, Colorado 14ers, Pixel by Pixel, is mountain geography. While immersed in a digital mountainous landscape, students explore topics of geomorphology and geomorphometry and discover how it is possible for a summit that rises well above 14,000 feet not to qualify as a true Colorado ’14er’. To address these topics, students examine freely-available digital elevation models (DEMs) using common geospatial analysis tools. The exercise was developed with five purposes in mind: (1) students should be introduced gently to geospatial software; (2) students should enter upper-level geography courses armed with basic computer skills and a diverse geospatial toolkit; (3) students should internalize the fact that invariably digital geographic explorations are influenced by scale; (4) students of geography should be able to identify natural and anthropogenic impacts to a landscape, and; (5) to help students conceptualize what geographers do, learning exercises should include local and interesting case studies. As an exercise intended to synthesize geographic concepts covered throughout a course, the learning objectives range from grasping broad theoretical concepts related to scale and measurement to learning specific computer skills related to directory structures and file naming conventions. Deliverables of the exercise include posting four maps and answers to nine questions to a website. The outcome of the exercise is a confident, geospatial tool-savvy student who is eager to further investigate the field of geography.

scholarly journals Implementación y validación de una gincana para aprender genética en educación secundaria (Implementation and validation of a gymkhana to learn genetics in secondary education)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
Anna Borrull Riera ◽  
Cristina Valls Bautista
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Molecular Processes ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
Difficult Subject ◽  
Estudio De Caso

  La genética es un tema especialmente difícil de explicar y de aprender según los expertos por varios motivos, entre ellos el desinterés generalizado del alumnado, así como la naturaleza abstracta y compleja de los procesos moleculares implicados. Con el fin de afrontar dichas dificultades, se diseñó, se implementó y se evaluó una gincana para analizar si permitía consolidar los conocimientos de genética expuestos de manera teórica previamente. El presente trabajo es un estudio de caso de un grupo de alumnos de entre 15-16 años que respondieron un cuestionario test antes y después de realizar la gincana para determinar si esta permite que el alumnado logre los objetivos de aprendizaje para los que fue diseñada. La gincana permite que el alumnado logre la mayoría de los objetivos planteados y por tanto se puede considerar como una actividad centrada en el alumnado y efectiva como actividad de consolidación de los conceptos teóricos sobre genética. Además, tuvo muy buena aceptación y fue bien valorada por parte del alumnado. Abstract: Genetics is an especially difficult subject to explain and learn according to experts for several reasons, including the general disinterest of students, as well as the abstract and complex nature of the molecular processes involved. To face these difficulties, a gymkhana was designed, implemented and evaluated to analyze whether it allowed to consolidate the knowledge of genetics previously exposed in a theoretical way. The present work is a case study of a group of students aged 15-16 who answered a test questionnaire before and after performing the gymkhana to determine if it allows students to achieve the learning objectives for which it was designed. The gymkhana allows students to achieve most of the objectives set and therefore can be considered as an activity focused on students and effective as an activity for the consolidation of theoretical concepts on genetics. In addition, it had a very good acceptance and was well valued by the students.

Beaches, Temples, and Flying Proas

2020 ◽  
pp. 165-187
Author(s):  
Kirk Johnson ◽  
Heather Garrido ◽  
Alyssa Gordon ◽  
M. G. Remitera-Huavas ◽  
Artemia Perez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Learner Centered Pedagogy

Our mission at educators, teachers, professors, and yes, even guides and facilitators on the journey of knowledge and learning for students in higher education must be to strive each and every day to foster an environment within the classroom and even beyond its walls that seeks to empower the learners to take charge of their own learning and to endeavor to find approaches and strategies that most effectively contribute to the outcomes of stated learning objectives. In this chapter, the authors analyze five years of experience within the classroom setting in upper level sociology courses at the University of Guam. The experience centers around strategies and approaches in three broad areas of learner-centered pedagogy that include flipping the classroom, collaborative, and active learning approaches.

Analysis of Morphometric Variables of River Espinharas Hydrographic Sub-basin Using Geographic Information System

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Felipe Silva de Medeiros ◽  
Joedla Rodrigues de Lima ◽  
Roberta Patrícia de Sousa Silva ◽  
Sérvio Túlio Pereira Justino ◽  
Amanda De Lira Freitas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Landsat 8 ◽  
Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Geospatial Tools ◽  
Intensity Class ◽  
Elevation Model ◽  
Morphometric Characterization

The relief forms, terrain differences, soil type and flora are the most important indicators for the description of a river basin or drainage network. The present work had as objectives, to perform the morphometric characterization of the hidrographic sub-basin (SBH) of the Espinharas river; analyze the intensity of land use; suggesting mitigating measures in areas with greater intensity of use, with the help of geospatial tools. The sub-basin of the Espinharas river, extends through thirty-one (31) municipalities, covering the states of Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte and Pernambuco. For the analysis, images were used, from the Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM), and Landsat 8 satellite images, resolution 30 m, bands 2, 3 and 4. Next, with QGIS software aid 2.18.17 generated the map of slope, mapping of intensity and land use, later calculations of the morphometric variables, and finally elaborated proposals of mitigating measures for the degradation of the sub-basin. The results of the morphometric parameters found for the Sub-basin indicate values of the Compass coefficient of 2.68 and Form factor 0.32, indicating that the sub-basin presents an irregular shape that differs from the figure of a circle, approaching an elongated shape, and thus not conducive to flooding. In relation to the intensity of use, the areas with low intensity class of use have the largest representation in this basin, covering an area of 2,147.98 km² (65.27%). The Espinharas river sub-basin presents several nonconformities of environmental impacts generated mainly by bad planning of use of the area and disrespect to the legislation. In this case, it is necessary for research to support effective public policies that favor less impacting agricultural practices, allowing farmers to provide their livelihoods at the same time, allowing future generations to survive in the semi-arid.

scholarly journals Quality Assessment of Digital Elevation Models in a Treeless High-Mountainous Landscape A Case Study from Mount Aragats, Armenia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavol Hnila ◽  
Julia Elicker
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Reference Data ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Digital Elevation Models ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Mountainous Landscape ◽  
Suitable Reference

Global Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) are widely employed in geoarchaeology. Usually, their adequacy for particular landscapes is not tested. We assessed 30m-resolution-DEMs (ASTER, SRTM, ALOS, EU-DEM, NASADEM, NEXTMap) with local precision datasets. Our results reveal considerable differences (ASTER unsuitable for the region, NEXTMap and EU-DEM fit most closely to our reference model). This outcome does not necessarily apply to all similar regions. It rather stresses the need for a check of DEMs’ quality in any given study area, and it encourages the use of detailed topographic visualisations of DEMs in absence of suitable reference data.

scholarly journals 3. Democracy Across the Disciplines: Design Your Course for Democracy

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Janice Newton
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Arts Education ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Liberal Arts Education ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Canadian Politics ◽  
Upper Level

If a liberal arts education should prepare our students to participate in a meaningful way in democracy, what does that mean for how we design our courses across disciplines? In this paper, I first address the question: who should teach democratic skills? Using an upper-level course in Canadian politics, I then illustrate how to explicitly integrate democratic skills and attitudes into course design through learning objectives, classroom activities, assignments, and grading techniques. Finally, I argue that these practices can and should be adapted to other disciplines.

scholarly journals Penyusunan Bahan Pembelajaran Kompilasi Bagi Pengajar di SMK Negeri 1 Cibinong, Bogor Jawa Barat

Sarwahita ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 12-20
Author(s):  
Rusmono ◽  
Wisnu Djatmiko
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Classroom Learning ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Instructional Objectives

Abstract In general, the form of learning at SMK Negeri I Cibinong Bogor is classroom learning using learning strategies and learning materials that refer to learning objectives. The competence of teachers in developing learning materials is considered to be still low, so it is necessary to make a training on Compilation of Compilation Learning Materials for teachers at SMK Negeri 1 Cibinong Bogor. The training was carried out using the method of applying science and technology directly to 55 teachers of public and private vocational schools in Cibinong Bogor using the Zoom application. The training was carried out in two sessions, namely: (1) discussing learning materials as a system, instructional analysis, setting specific instructional objectives, developing learning-outcome test instruments, developing learning strategies; and session (2) discusses theoretical concepts in developing compiled learning materials, preparing syllabus for one semester of subjects, the concept of making pieces of learning materials based on ICT for one semester, compiling pieces of learning materials based on ICT for subjects taught and making slides with MsPowerpoint, and then participants were asked to deliver Compiled Learning Materials complete with slides using MsPowerpoint. The results of the training showed that, in general, the teachers who participated in the training were still not maximal in mastering the following materials: (1) Instructional Analysis; (2) Develop Specific Instructional Objectives (ICT); (3) Developing Learning Outcomes Test Instruments; (4) and Developing Learning Strategies, so that the training objectives for the preparation of Compilation Learning Materials for 55 MPGP Electronics Engineering teachers conducted at SMK Negeri 1 Cibinong Bogor have not been maximally achieved.   Abstrak Secara umum, bentuk-pembelajaran di SMK Negeri I Cibinong Bogor adalah pembelajaran di kelas menggunakan strategi-pembelajaran dan bahan-pembelajaran yang mengacu dengan tujuan pembelajaran.  Kompetensi-guru dalam mengembangkan bahan pembelajaran dianggap masih rendah, sehingga perlu dibuat suatu pelatihan Penyusunan Bahan Pembelajaran Kompilasi untuk guru-guru di SMK Negeri 1 Cibinong Bogor. Pelatihan dilakukan menggunakan metode penerapan IPTEKS secara langsung ke 55 orang guru SMK Negeri dan Swasta di Cibinong Bogor menggunakan aplikasi Zoom.  Pelatihan dilaksanakan dalam dua-sesi, yaitu: (1) membahas  materi pembelajaran sebagai sistem, analisis instruksional, menyusun tujuan instruksional khusus, mengembangkan instrumen tes hasil-belajar, mengembangkan strategi pembelajaran; dan sesi (2) membahas konsep teori dalam pengembangkan bahan pembelajaran kompilasi, menyiapkan silabus mata-pelajaran satu semester, konsep membuat penggalan-penggalan bahan pembelajaran berdasarkan TIK untuk satu semester, menyusun penggalan bahan pembelajaran berdasarkan TIK mata pelajaran yang diampu dan membuat slide dengan MsPowerpoint, dan kemudian peserta diminta menyampaikan Bahan Pembelajaran Kompilasi lengkap dengan slide menggunakan MsPowerpoint.  Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa, secara umum, Guru-guru yang mengikuti pelatihan masih belum maksimal menguasai materi: (1) Analisis Instruksional; (2) Mengembangkan Tujuan Instruksional Khusus (TIK); (3) Mengembangkan Instrumen Tes Hasil Belajar; (4) dan Mengembangkan Strategi Pembelajaran, sehingga tujuan pelatihan penyusunan Bahan pembelajaran Kompilasi terhadap 55 orang guru MPGP Teknik Elektronika yang dilakukan di SMK Negeri 1 cibinong Bogor belum dapat tercapai maksimal.

scholarly journals Dimensionless Geomorphometry and Discharge in the Ikpa River Basin, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Ikpong Sunday Umo ◽  
M. C. Ike ◽  
Ifeanyi G. Ukwe
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
Elongation Ratio ◽  
Watershed Development ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Geospatial Tools ◽  
The Government ◽  
Elevation Model ◽  
Basin Area ◽  
Geomorphometric Parameters

This study evaluates the relationships between dimensionless basin geomorphometry and discharge in the Ikpa River. The basin was stratified into seven sub-units using [1] scheme. Geospatial tools were used in generating data for the digital elevation model, while dimensionless geomorphometric parameters were generated from topographic maps (sheet 322 NE; sheet 322 SE; sheet 323 SW; and sheet 331 NW) of the basin area drawn on a scale of 1.50,000. The sampled sub-basins were gauged and discharge measured by a surface float. Graphical analysis of discharge revealed wide variations between months and in seasons across sub-basins with the rainy season attracting highest volume of discharge and the corresponding fluvial processes. The regression analysis yields a coefficient of multiple determination (R) of 0.937, signifying a very high effect expressed by 87.8 of the proportion of variance in dimensionless geomorphometric parameters on discharge in Ikpa River Basin. Also, the computed F value yields 1.439, while the Table value tested at (0.05)5/2 confident level offers 19.30. The result led to the conclusion that variations in relief ratio, average bifurcation ratio, circularity ratio, elongation ratio and form factor have a significant effect on discharge in Ikpa River Basin. This paper recommends for prompt installations of state of the art river gauging and monitoring facilities to provide the needed information to the government, researchers, and individuals for the sustainable land and watershed development options (dam and irrigation) in the coastal plain of Ikpa River basin.  

scholarly journals Manual vs. Computerized Practice Set: Which Achieves Learning Objectives the Best?

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt Fanning ◽  
Rita Grant
Keyword(s):  
Student Involvement ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strong Argument ◽  
Accounting Faculty ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Time And Energy ◽  
Grading Practice

ABSTRACT A major issue for accounting departments is how to adopt a user's approach to teaching the Principles level courses and still have the accounting majors adequately prepared for upper level courses. One approach is to employ a practice set within the curriculum. However, the use of a manual practice set presents several problems. The use of a computerized practice set may solve many of these issues. This paper examines this issue by testing the student's retention of information about accounting processes and procedures. The test results indicate similar outcomes from using a computerized practice set where students manually post the transactions to those students using a manual practice set. Thus, students can gain the necessary knowledge while using a computerized practice set when they post transactions. However, the test results indicate students have inferior results when using a computerized practice set that automatically posts the transactions. This suggests that student involvement in the transaction is important. Given the computerized practice set's advantages in decreasing the time and energy expended by the accounting faculty grading practice sets and the faculty's ability to help the students remotely, a strong argument can be made for using the computerized practice set when students post the transactions. Thus, accounting departments can be more confident, in certain circumstances, to choose to use computerized practice sets.

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