ABSTRACT Opportunities to deploy digital technologies to research agendas and active learning in tertiary education are becoming more widespread. Despite this, many research techniques are still taught using traditional “pen-and-paper” methodologies. In this article, we report on a strategy for integrating mobile technology into our large (275+) module GG1015 Applied Geography, via the use of smartphones and the ESRI Collector for ArcGIS app. Focus groups identified three common themes among students in response to using this mobile technology in geographic research. Our findings suggest that digital technologies can enhance active learning in geography for all students. Similarly, such activities should not only be reserved for small groups, and can be up-scaled for larger class sizes, particularly when using new technologies. Finally, we illustrate how the use of technology in a group setting can foster teamwork, peer-to-peer learning, and positively reinforce the uptake of digital technology in geographic fieldwork.

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使用智能手机应用程序主动学习：分析爱尔兰科克市的土地利用模式

摘要 将数字技术部署到高等教育研究议程和主动学习的机会正变得越来越普遍。尽管如此，许多研究技术仍然使用传统的“纸笔”方法教授。在本文中，我们报告了通过使用智能手机和 ESRI Collector for ArcGIS 应用程序将移动技术集成到我们的大型 (275+) 模块 GG1015 应用地理中的策略。焦点小组确定了学生在地理研究中使用这种移动技术的三个共同主题。我们的研究结果表明，数字技术可以增强所有学生的地理主动学习。同样，此类活动不应只针对小团体，而且可以扩大到更大的班级规模，尤其是在使用新技术时。最后，