Abstract
Agile GIS Course Development in a Mobile World
Track: User Presentations - Teaching
Authors: Robert Hewlett
The world is becoming more mobile. Educational institutions and workplaces are moving towards a bring your own device environment (BYOD). Adobe-Flash is either dead or has being given a do not resuscitate order (DNR). What choices do educators have moving forward if they want to have rich content and a rich curriculum for their courses? Are there any reduced risk options in this fast moving, ever changing world? The short answer is yes there are. Making use of cloud technologies such as CITRIX for apps, YouTube for demonstration videos and audio lectures, the BCIT-GIS department has proven that beside being agile, they can deliver their courses at any time, anywhere on any device.
Keywords: On-line Education, Mobile, BYOD, Cloud, Curriculum Development, Video