GigaPan Dialogues in Environmental Learning

<p>Using the GigaPan imaging and discussion platforms, two Pittsburgh-area schools have shared each others’ environmental<br>learning experiences, virtually exploring a mine drainage remediation facility and sharing water analysis experiences. In<br>addition to enhancing the existing environmental science curriculum with new spaces, the project saw students grow in<br>initiative taking, collaboration, reflection, and communications skills. Educators found that the experience added to their<br>repretoire of classroom approaches and that student enthsiasm and facility with the technology fostered a collaborative<br>relationship between student and teacher. Key cross-curricular connections were made as students from both schools<br>reflected on an issue close to home: drilling of Marcellus Shale.</p>