Hakodate 2017using futures scenarios for

community and communication

Dr. Michael VallanceDept. Media Architecture Future University- JapanEmail: michael@fun.ac.jp

Hakodate

Project aim

to promote connections to the local community

to integrate multiple media for process and outcomes & multi-literacies for science and communication

to encourage creativity and teamwork

with second year science students (n=37)

futures scenarios

a method that supports the development of possible, probable and preferable futures

based upon current qualitative and quantitive data

through the use of (futures) scenarios

in 4 phases

1. define the problem

students searched for current data (eg. demographics) & interviewed residents

2. SWOT analysis

3. Development of futures scenarios

iMovies - teamwork - 3 sts per team

written report, reflection on learning

4. Presentation to community

live - presentation at Hakodate Design Centre

always - Google Maps + videos

online

on iPod Touch (next: iPhone 3G)DEMO TIME

supporting images

benefits

community link

student community awareness

positive learning outcomes (see paper)

authentic need for communication (J & E)

speaking & writing

supporting paper

Using Google Maps to support futures scenarios.

Published as the Feature Article - International Society for Technology in Education SIGHC Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1, February 2008. Download from http://sighc.iste.wikispaces.net

Dr. Michael VallanceDept. Media Architecture Future University- JapanEmail: michael@fun.ac.jp

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Instructions for embedding URL link in QuickTime.Download from http://tinyurl.com/56zoej

Related paper in ALT_J

Vallance, M. (2007). An information and communications technology (ICT)-enabled method for collecting and collating information about pre-service teachersʼ pedagogical beliefs regarding the integration of ICT, ALT-J, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp.51-65. Dr. Michael Vallance

Dept. Media Architecture Future University- JapanEmail: michael@fun.ac.jp