From the Eye to the Stylus: Tablet Computing as a Means to Spatial Awareness
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | 5:45PM–6:30PM | East/West Paces
Session Type:
Professional Development
The speakers have developed and tested a tablet-based application centered on travel as an educational tool for students of environmental design and planning. Photography, audio, video, and sketching media integrated with geospatial mapping has enhanced the user experience, allowing users to "retrace" their steps through the fieldtrip sites, noting the locations where they recorded. A unique feature of this new application is integration with the university's student information system, which allows for sharing of content between travelers, synchronization of data through a backend server, and integration of a sketching platform to provide an inclusive package.
