Kolb, Ulrich; Lucas, Robert; Burwitz, Vadim; Holmes, Stefan; Haswell, Carole; Rodgriguez, Juan; Rolfe, Samantha; Rostron, John and Barker, John
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Abstract
We have set up PIRATE, a remotely operable 35 cm astronomical telescope in a robotic dome at the Observatori Astronomic de Mallorca, to pilot the realtime use of a telescope by distance-leaning students from their home. Remote access software, webpages and course materials for third level Open University students were developed. The experience from the first cohort of students of a 10 week-long project based on PIRATE demonstrates the success of the PIRATE concept for teaching practical science at a distance, and highlights the benefits distance learning students draw from a stimulating framework that facilitates group working.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2010 The Open University |
| Funders: | PiCETL |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Science > Physical Sciences |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR) |
| Item ID: | 26018 |
| Depositing User: | Ulrich Kolb |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jan 2011 11:25 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Nov 2012 18:28 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/26018 |
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