Virtual Field Trip and Global Change: A Blended Learning Approach
Description
This MOOC is part of the European Erasmus+ KA2 V-Global project, titled "Virtual Field Work in the Context of Global Change - a Blended Learning Approach for Higher Education." It has been created with the goal of consolidating the project's outcomes to enhance environmental education within higher education institutions. The primary aim is to support university teachers in adopting digital and innovative teaching methods, using virtual field trips and participatory tools. Raising awareness about global change serves as a catalyst, enabling educators to incorporate sustainability topics into their teaching and develop effective pedagogical strategies.
Course format
Content
Module 0 : Presentation and Introduction: This module provides a comprehensive overview of the course and outlines the operational aspects of the MOOC.
Module 1 : Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Change: In this module, we delve into the challenges associated with teaching and integrating ESD and global change concepts into the curriculum.
Module 2 : Create Virtual Field Trips: This module focuses on the educational approach to utilizing virtual field trips from the perspective of ESD.
Module 3 : Participatory Tools and Processes: The module stablish a methodological framework for a digital toolkit of participatory methods, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Module 4 : Applied Module: This module encourages the use of spatial and critical thinking skills by employing the participatory toolkit to create a virtual field trip that seamlessly integrates ESD and global change into the curriculum.
Module 0 : Presentation and Introduction: This module provides a comprehensive overview of the course and outlines the operational aspects of the MOOC.
Module 1 : Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Change: In this module, we delve into the challenges associated with teaching and integrating ESD and global change concepts into the curriculum.
Module 2 : Create Virtual Field Trips: This module focuses on the educational approach to utilizing virtual field trips from the perspective of ESD.
Module 3 : Participatory Tools and Processes: The module stablish a methodological framework for a digital toolkit of participatory methods, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Module 4 : Applied Module: This module encourages the use of spatial and critical thinking skills by employing the participatory toolkit to create a virtual field trip that seamlessly integrates ESD and global change into the curriculum.
Prerequisites
University professors with an interest in receiving training for the purpose of incorporating virtual fieldwork into their teaching methods, particularly with an emphasis on sustainability education.
Information
| Language |
English |
| Start date | 10 January 2025 |
| Duration | 25 weeks |
| Hours of study | 25 hours |
| EQF-Level | EQF level 1 |
| Accredited | Yes |
 Rights
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Open license: (re-)use it |
 Requirements
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Free admittance |
 Cost
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Free of charge |
 Delivery mode
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Learn anywhere online |
 QA
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Quality assured |
| Massive | Massive |
| Full Course Experience | Full course experience |
| Provider | OpenupEd |
27-Nov-2023
Virtual Field Trip and Global Change: A Blended Learning Approach
https://iedra.uned.es/courses/course-v1:UNED+VirtualFielTrips_003+2025/about
This MOOC is part of the European Erasmus+ KA2 V-Global project, titled "Virtual Field Work in the Context of Global Change - a Blended Learning Approach for Higher Education." It has been created with the goal of consolidating the project's outcomes to enhance environmental education within higher education institutions. The primary aim is to support university teachers in adopting digital and innovative teaching methods, using virtual field trips and participatory tools. Raising awareness about global change serves as a catalyst, enabling educators to incorporate sustainability topics into their teaching and develop effective pedagogical strategies.
English
Instructor-paced
10-01-2025
10-12-2025
25
25
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
https://coma.uned.es/
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Content
Module 0 : Presentation and Introduction: This module provides a comprehensive overview of the course and outlines the operational aspects of the MOOC.
Module 1 : Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Change: In this module, we delve into the challenges associated with teaching and integrating ESD and global change concepts into the curriculum.
Module 2 : Create Virtual Field Trips: This module focuses on the educational approach to utilizing virtual field trips from the perspective of ESD.
Module 3 : Participatory Tools and Processes: The module stablish a methodological framework for a digital toolkit of participatory methods, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Module 4 : Applied Module: This module encourages the use of spatial and critical thinking skills by employing the participatory toolkit to create a virtual field trip that seamlessly integrates ESD and global change into the curriculum.
Module 0 : Presentation and Introduction: This module provides a comprehensive overview of the course and outlines the operational aspects of the MOOC.
Module 1 : Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Global Change: In this module, we delve into the challenges associated with teaching and integrating ESD and global change concepts into the curriculum.
Module 2 : Create Virtual Field Trips: This module focuses on the educational approach to utilizing virtual field trips from the perspective of ESD.
Module 3 : Participatory Tools and Processes: The module stablish a methodological framework for a digital toolkit of participatory methods, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Module 4 : Applied Module: This module encourages the use of spatial and critical thinking skills by employing the participatory toolkit to create a virtual field trip that seamlessly integrates ESD and global change into the curriculum.
University professors with an interest in receiving training for the purpose of incorporating virtual fieldwork into their teaching methods, particularly with an emphasis on sustainability education.
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Free of charge
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Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
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