Category Archives: Technical Development

Android and agile development

Posted on October 12, 2011 by groussos

While there is no denying the fact that the Apple store has a developer-store trust model which has distinct advantages when it comes to dealing with malicious apps, the more trusting approach adopted for the Android market is a major … Continue reading →

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In creating a customisable smart phone application for GIS supported teaching and learning there has been a selection of operating systems of which could be used. The main smart phone operating systems as of the duration of the project according … Continue reading →

Posted on October 8, 2011 by georges1978 | Leave a comment

Creating the GeoSciTeach Configuration App

Posted on October 2, 2011 by georges1978

To configure the GeoSciTeach application a separate Android application named GSCIConfig was created. The GSCIConfig application works by creating a XML file. The XML file contains the details of the customisable sections which are to be enabled or disabled within … Continue reading →

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Customise an activity: Here’s a walkthrough

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Sara Price

Using GeoSciTeacher:

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Here’s the link to our source code

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Sara Price

https://github.com/geoscieteach

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Links to GeoSciTeach apps on Android market

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Sara Price

GeoSciteach App: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.geosciteach.activities&feature=search_result GeoSciTeacher App: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.geosciteachconfig&feature=more_from_developer

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GeoSciTeacher (customisation)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Sara Price

GeoSciTeacher is the app that enables teachers to customise different activities to be undertaken with GeoSciteach. It allows teachers to select and combine the software components available in a way that is suitable for their specific class and students and … Continue reading →

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GeoSciTeach ‘activity app’

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Sara Price

The GeoSciTeach app aims to enable pre-service teachers, and ultimately science teachers in general and their students, to interact with geospatial data in real time.  Data gathered harnesses and directs learning toward a final solution to a particular scientific question on-site, … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on June 10, 2011 by willfarr

QR codes for work at kew Monday have now been produced. Version 20 of the app is now produced. Gear all set (camera, questions, phones, wifi).

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App update

Posted on June 7, 2011 by willfarr

App is now currently live on version 18. Version(s) 19 and 20 after student feedback will be pending later in the week.

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