Taking Technology in the Field: Data Collection and Mapping on a Tablet PC
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Taking Technology in the Field: Data Collection and Mapping on a Tablet PC discusses using tablet computers for data collection in archaeology, ecology, and geoscience fieldwork. Tablet PCs allow archaeologists to directly document excavation sites and map grid squares. Ecologists use tablets to teach long-term ecological research and study the effects of invasive plants. Geoscientists employ tablets to teach geomorphological concepts, have students use new technology, and measure stream changes over time. Overall, the document examines how tablet computers facilitate field-based data collection and mapping across multiple scientific disciplines.
Taking Technology in the Field: Data Collection and Mapping on a Tablet PC
- 1. Taking Technology in the Field: Data Collection and Mapping on a Tablet PC Meg Stewart, Visiting Fulbright Scholar 2009-10 9 April, 2010 – CERMES Brownbag Series
- 6. Objectives To accurately document an excavation To take field notes and map grid squares of site locations directly into a tablet computer
- 9. Objectives Teaching: To have students participate in long-term ecological research during a series of lab exercises Research: To study the effect of Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) on herbaceous plants and tree seedlings
- 10. Use of Photogrid software 25% 5%
- 12. Objectives Teaching: 1) To grasp an understanding of a geomorphologic concept 2) To have students use an emerging technology in a field exercise Research: To measure stream meander migration
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