First Valletta Journey, By Pen Lister. October 11, 2016. Categories: Tutorials and Guides, Malta Democracy, Maps Tags: maps, learning-journey
Instructions
The first learning journey map using Google Maps. This journey is a first example of learning using location based information to guide where to go and what you can find out when you get there.
1: The Palace Armoury
While you are at this location, open Aurasma, and using the camera, focus on the stone sign of the Independence of Malta on the main exterior wall.
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Investigate the augmented reality items you will find through Aurasma and carry out any instructions you find.
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Make notes on what you do, and what you find most useful or interesting, and what isnt so good.
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When you’re done, proceed to Point 2 on this map and follow instructions.
Point 2: St John’s Co Cathedral
One of the most ornate catholic cathedrals in the world. While you are here:
- Open Aurasma, and focus your camera on the located feature indicated .
- Investigate the augmented reality items you will find there and carry out any instructions given.
- Make notes and take pictures for further reference, and upload to your Edmodo space.
- Engage in discussion on Edmodo, ask a question, answer a question, share an image.
- Discuss this in your own social media channels using the hashtag #cocathedral
- When you’re done, proceed to point 3 on the map and follow instructions.
Point 3: National Museum of Archaeology
The Archealogy Museum will tell you a good deal about the ancient pre-history of this small island. A visit is well worth it to see for yourself some of the amazing exhibits showing neolithic and megolithic stonework. While you are here:
- Open Aurasma and focus on the sign at the front door of the museum (see above)
- Investigate all the augmented reality items you find there
- Make notes as you go along and upload to your Edmodo space.
- Take 3 photographs and upload them to Edmodo.
- When you’re done, proceed to point 4 on the map and follow instructions.
- Share something in your own social media with hashtag #maltaprehistory
Point 4: New Parliament Building
Renzo Piano has designed a truly awe inspiring modern building to contrast with the old walled city. Well worth a few photographs of this iconic structure. While you are here:
- Open Aurasma and focus on the FRONT ENTRANCE of the Parliament building
- Investigate all the augmented reality items you find. (testing)
- Discuss the merits or criticisms of this building in the Edmodo discussion.
- Share a photo of the Renzo building in your own social media using hashtag #maltarenzo
- When you’re done, proceed to point 5 on the map and follow instructions.
Point 5: Triton Fountain
The grand Triton Fountain, built in 1959, is a wonderful feature outside the entrance to Valletta. While you are here:
- Open Aurasma and take a photo of the fountain
- Share this image into your social media using hashtag #tritonmalta
- Make a comment in the Edmodo discussion forum about what you think of the fountain or statues
- Make some notes on the history and share into Edmodo.
More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triton_Fountain_ (Malta)
FINAL TASK OF JOURNEY
Submit your learner feedback report of your experience using the link you’ll be assigned.
