| Title | Field forestry instructional assistance through mobile learning |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Forestry |
| Status | Completed |
| Duration | 2 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2015 |
| Completion | 03/31/2019 |
| Project Summary | An increasing number of students in the Faculty of Forestry are from urban backgrounds and about one-third are international students, with English as a second language. The reduction of training in areas such as road design, layout, and construction means that it is harder to develop those skills. We will create six sets of videos on specific forestry techniques and an interactive learning activity module for use in the classroom and on mobile devices. The components will allow a blended learning experience and enhance undergraduate teaching and learning. The rising size of classes means that all students will benefit from accessing these tools which will also make it easier for instructors to flip the classroom and dedicate more time to discussions. This is a two-year proposal involving undergraduate and graduate students at every stage. The videos will be accessible to users globally through the Cultivating Forest Stewardship (CFS) website, http://cfs.forestry.ubc.ca/. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2015/2016 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Large TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Janette Bulkan |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 55,540 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Janette Bulkan, Assistant Professor, Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry |
| Year 1: TLEF Showcase |  |
| Year 2: Project Year | Year 2 |
| Year 2: Funding Year | 2016/2017 |
| Year 2: Project Type | Large TLEF |
| Year 2: Principal Investigator | Janette Bulkan |
| Year 2: Funded Amount | 38,536 |
| Year 2: Team Members | Janette Bulkan, Assistant Professor, Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry |