REDESIGNING FIELD SCHOOL: E-PARTICIPATION IN GEOTECHNICAL FIELD EXERCISES.

Efrosyni-Maria Skordaki, Nicholas Vlachopoulos

In the proceedings of: GeoQuébec 2015: 68th Canadian Geotechnical Conference & 7th Canadian Permafrost Conference

Session: Geotechnical Education Challenges / Défis de la formation en géotechnique

ABSTRACT: There is much academic debate in terms of what to include in undergraduate and graduate programs for GeoEngineering students at Canadian Universities (and abroad) in order for a student to gain fundamental knowledge and become fully prepared for the challenges associated with the workforce. In determining the proper balance of methods and tools to be utilized within a Geological / Geotechnical Engineering graduate program, a number of factors need to be considered. The most prevalent of these factors are: The current state of industry and their requirements, technological improvements, sustainable development and social demands as well as the advancement of educational tools and techniques. This paper highlights the use of blended (online/onsite), synchronous/asynchronous interactions for the purposes of enhancing geological and geotechnical field exercises; not limiting the experience to those physically on the field exercise. This proof of concept case study demonstrates that field exercises, related assignments and real world learning do not have to be limited to those that can afford to participate in such excursions. The paper will underscore the relevance of the inclusion of such activities, technologies and associated teaching methods balanced against the very real time, fiscal and technology constraints and a need to optimize these efforts.

RÉSUMÉ: géo-ingénierie des universités canadiennes (et soient prêts pour les défis associés à la main-gique/géotechnique, un nombre de facteurs doivent être considérés. Les plus courants de ces facteurs sont technologique, le développement durable et les revendications sociales, ainsi que la promotion des techniques et outils hysiquement sur le excursions. orts.

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Efrosyni-Maria Skordaki; Nicholas Vlachopoulos (2015) REDESIGNING FIELD SCHOOL: E-PARTICIPATION IN GEOTECHNICAL FIELD EXERCISES. in GEO2015. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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