Using Google Maps to support futures scenarios. Dr. Michael Vallance Future University – Hakodate, Japan. Email: mvallance@mac.com This presentation summarizes the development of creative ideas using a futures studies scenarios method with undergraduates at a science university in Japan. The outcome is a number of short movies linked to a Google Map and displayed on a portable iPod Touch.

1. Hakodate 2017
using futures scenarios for
community and communication
Dr. Michael Vallance
Dept. Media Architecture
Future University- Japan
Email: michael@fun.ac.jp

2. Hakodate

3. Project aim
to promote connections to the local community
to integrate multiple media for process and
outcomes & multi-literacies for science and
communication
to encourage creativity and teamwork
with second year science students (n=37)

4. futures scenarios
a method that supports the development of
possible, probable and preferable futures
based upon current qualitative and quantitive
data
through the use of (futures) scenarios

5. in 4 phases
1. define the problem
students searched for current data (eg.
demographics) & interviewed residents
2. SWOT analysis

6. 3. Development of futures scenarios
iMovies - teamwork - 3 sts per team
written report, reflection on learning
4. Presentation to community
live - presentation at Hakodate Design Centre
always - Google Maps + videos
online
DEMO TIME
on iPod Touch (next: iPhone 3G)

7. supporting images

8. benefits
community link
student community awareness
positive learning outcomes (see paper)
authentic need for communication (J & E)
speaking & writing

9. supporting paper
Using Google Maps to support futures scenarios.
Published as the Feature Article - International Society
for Technology in Education SIGHC Newsletter Vol. 3,
No. 1, February 2008.
Download from http://sighc.iste.wikispaces.net
Dr. Michael Vallance
Dept. Media Architecture
Future University- Japan
Email: michael@fun.ac.jp

10. SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Instructions for embedding URL link in QuickTime.
Download from http://tinyurl.com/56zoej
Related paper in ALT_J
Vallance, M. (2007). An information and communications
technology (ICT)-enabled method for collecting and collating
information about pre-service teachersʼ pedagogical beliefs
regarding the integration of ICT, ALT-J, Volume 15, Issue 1,
pp.51-65. Dr. Michael Vallance
Dept. Media Architecture
Future University- Japan
Email: michael@fun.ac.jp