Learning outside the classroom is powerful. It provides the opportunity for real-world observation, investigation and interaction. When combined with innovative curriculum design and the power of digital tools, location-based learning supports inquisitive learners, narrative driven experiences and meaningful outcomes. Through the experiences and research of the State Library of Victoria Education team learn about the development of city experience programs like the Hoddle Waddle, the use of digital and spatial tools for mapping, integration with history, and conducting fieldwork.
5. Learning outside the classroom
To be or not to be BYOD
Visual thinking
Illusion of choice
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6. The Australian Curriculum
7 General Capabilities – the lenses of location-based learning?
1. Literacy – not English
2. Numeracy – not Maths
3. ICT capability – giddy up!
4. Critical and creative thinking – problem solvers unite!
5. Personal and social capability – more please…
6. Ethical understanding – examine the social fabric
7. Intercultural understanding – race, gender, age, ability
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12. Curriculum design
How might we design a collection
based program that offers
meaningful choices, to create and
document stories in an
environment?
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13. BYOD
Note down
Take photos
Record audio
Send texts
Film video
Locate
Dig deeper
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14. Hoddle Waddle
It’s not a race!
Immersive learning
Integrate places, spaces, faces
Structured discovery with
measured risk
15. Hoddle Waddle
1. Expand students’ knowledge of the history of Melbourne
2. Improve students’ understanding of the geography of Melbourne
3. Encourage students to work as part of an effective and productive team
4. Encourage students to develop stronger communication skills
5. Students experience public transport using city maps & navigation skills
6. Students visit Melbourne’s cultural landmarks and institutions
7. Give students an exciting and educational record of their team’s ‘waddle’
8. Give students an enjoyable Melbourne city experience
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