Distance Learning in the Education of Surveying Engineers
Aune Rummukainen
At Lapland University of Applied Sciences, land surveyin education is provided both in fulltime studies and as multiform studies for those studying alongside work. The content of the courses is the same for both teaching methods, but the implementation is always considered separately. For the most part, multiform studies means distance learning, but students visit in the school a few times a year for classroom sessions lasting 1-3 days. These sessions involve studying things like the use of surveying equipment and computer software. At the same time, the students get to know each other and their teachers. Distance learning means distance lectures, assignments and students presentations. The Lapland University of Applied Sciences uses the iLinc system for remote lectures. It can be used to displays various materials to everyone and make speeches. At the same time, the participants can attend a chat session and post questions and comments. The students can also give their seminar presentations remotely. The distance lectures are recorded so students can return to them later. A fixed broadband connection is needed to give a distance lecture to ensure audibility, but wireless connection is enough to listen to the lecture.
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