June 19, 2011
Utilizing Existing Gigapixel Panoramas for Virtual Fieldtrips
Posted by Dr. Laura Guertin
Here are suggested gigapixel panoramas appropriate for a virtual fieldtrip in various disciplines. These are the links to support an article for Quick Hits: Teaching with Technology.
- Eagle’s Nest, Jubbah, Saudi Arabia: http://gigapan.org/gigapans/46668/
- Two Sisters progression: http://gigapan.org/gigapans/49063/
- Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park: http://gigapan.org/gigapans/586/
- CME Group Financial Trading Floor: http://gigapan.org/gigapans/8358/
- South Pole 360 degree Pano: http://gigapan.org/gigapans/30450/
- The Big Four (insect collection): http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/49310/
- Market at San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala: http://gigapan.org/gigapans/156/
- Of Craters and Erosion: Opportunity Examines “Beagle”: http://gigapan.org/gigapans/12383/
Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine in Media, PA. Her research focuses on how technology can enhance teaching and student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses for non-science majors. Her blog focuses on geoscience education/outreach, science communication, and technology tools in the classroom, online, and in the field.