ERIC Number: EJ1257390
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-7069
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Creating Asynchronous Virtual Field Experiences with 360 Video
Zolfaghari, Maryam; Austin, Christine K.; Kosko, Karl W.; Ferdig, Richard E.
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, v28 n2 p315-320 2020
The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted normal face-to-face classes across institutions. This has significantly impacted methods courses where preservice teachers (PSTs) practice pedagogy in the field (e.g., in the PreK-12 classroom). In this paper, we describe efforts to adapt an assignment originally situated in a face-to-face school placement into a virtual version. By utilizing multi-perspective 360 video, preliminary results suggest virtual field experiences can provide PSTs with similar experiences for observation-based assignments. Acknowledging that immersive virtual experiences are not a complete replacement for face-to-face field-based experiences, we suggest virtual field assignments can be a useful supplement or a viable alternative during a time of pandemic.
Descriptors: Disease Control, Asynchronous Communication, Video Technology, Field Experience Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, COVID-19, Pandemics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1908159