Discovering Rievaulx Abbey

Personalisation: Agency
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Introduction and description of scenario

In this video scenario a virtual and individually 'commented' walk through the ruins of the Abbey will be created by the students reconstructing it from their own perspective. Their task was to discover Rievaulx Abbey by themselves using mobile and wearable devices. They will focus on reconstructing the historical spacial development of the building and its economic and social role before it was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1538. Also they will verbalise their individual perceptions in the moment, creating video diaries or video portfolios while walking through the ruins, visiting important points in the area which they choose beforehand.

Objectives of this scenario

  • using mobile devices to discover experiences in the field with students
  • developing an idea for a didactical setting that fosters personalisation, focusing on agency

Impact of the learning scenario on students

  • students take responsibility and ownership for their own learning processes
  • students learn how to make choices within their own education
  • students discover various kinds of media and become more competent in using them
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  • iMovie
  • Tellagami
  • BookCreator
  • VoiceMemo
  • GoogleEarth

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  • iPads
  • iPhones
  • MacBook
  • Audiotour-Device

Authors
Kugarajh Kanaganayagam (Bergen Metis)
Tamsine Meany (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)
Kathryn Holt (CalStateTEACH)
Mareike Oesterle (University of Education Karlsruhe)
Emma Rimmereide (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)
Elisabeth Sinnes (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)

How could this scenario be extended?

  • students compare their experiences visiting the Abbey with other classmates and/or share their products online
  • students create a whole virtual tour through the Abbey based on their video diaries or video portfolios




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