Challenges for Teaching Non-Science Majors

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Challenges for Teaching Non-Science Majors The Geology Explorer: Successes and Challenges for Teaching Non-Science Majors D.P. Schwert, B.M. Slator, and B. Saini-Eidukat North Dakota State University

The Challenge “Physical Geology” – 450 students. Largely populated by non- science majors having to take a science. Auditorium class, tight seating, no flexibility. Straight lecture format – content delivery to the masses.

Real World of Planet Earth

Real World of Planet Earth

Virtual World of Planet Oit

Virtual World of the Geology Explorer: I Game ---- Fun!!! Synthetic, role-based environment. Student takes on role of a geologist . . . . And behaves as a geologist would.

Virtual World of the Geology Explorer: II Student makes undertakes same decision-making processes as a “real” geologist. Can be implemented for all levels, including Grade 7 through College. Newest modules involve both terrane and terrain analyses.

Some Challenges Graphically-intensive software Resolution: Graphics provided on CD Platform, hardware, and software issues Resolution: Test, test, and test again! Campus firewall issues Resolution: Work with IT folks on each campus

Some Challenges Software development of this type is $$$ Resolution: Find additional funding Networks are unstable Resolution: Decentralize delivery National dissemination vs. IRB mandates Resolution: Work with each campus

oit.cs.ndsu.nodak.edu To “Visit” Planet Oit: Geology Explorer research supported by NSF ITR-0086142 and FIPSE P116B011528.

The Geology Explorer Role-based, self-paced curriculum. “Active” versus “passive” learning. “Learn by doing” vs. “learn by listening.” Learner diversity is accommodated. Virtual world allows students to interact in ways not otherwise possible. Distance learning becomes a reality.