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July 24, 2026Geoscience CommunicationOpen Access

Digital field representations as a holistic approach to experiential learning in High Arctic geoscience field education

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RHRafael HorotaUniversity of BergenCEChristian Haug EideUniversity of BergenKSKim SengerUniversity Centre in Svalbard

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Implication

Randomized trial explores digital field experiences improving learning outcomes in geoscience education, suggesting enhanced accessibility.

Key Points

  • The aim is to examine how virtual field experiences enhance experiential learning in geoscience education.
  • Mixed-methods approach including surveys of 66 students at UNIS before and after field excursions.
  • Grounding in experiential learning theory and technology acceptance model.
  • Students reported improved readiness and conceptual understanding after using VFEs.
  • Participants valued VFEs for pre-field orientation and post-field reflection.
  • Recognized VFEs as complementary, not a replacement, to traditional fieldwork.

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Horota et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a62ffef395161722cd1507ahttps://doi.org/10.5194/gc-9-311-2026
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