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ArticleBMC research notes2015

Teacher and pupil perspectives on the use of Virtual Field Trips as physically active lessons.

E Norris, N Shelton, S Dunsmuir, O Duke-Williams, E Stamatakis

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E NorrisDepartment of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK. e.norris.11@ucl.ac.uk.
N SheltonDepartment of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK. n.shelton@ucl.ac.uk.
S DunsmuirDepartment of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, 26 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AP, UK. s.dunsmuir@ucl.ac.uk.
O Duke-WilliamsDepartment of Information Studies, University College London, Foster Court, London, WC1E 6BT, UK. o.duke-williams@ucl.ac.uk.
E StamatakisDepartment of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK. emmanuel.stamatakis@sydney.edu.au.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVirtual Field Trips (VFTs) are emerging physically active lessons that combine curriculum content with globe-based movement using interactive whiteboards. No research has yet examined the acceptability of these sessions by target users. This study aimed to (1) assess current physically active lesson teaching practices, (2) assess teacher attitudes towards VFTs and (3) investigate pupil perceptions of VFTs.

methodsData was collected from teaching staff interviews (n = 12) and three elementary school pupil focus groups (k = 3, n = 18), with all participants provided with a sample VFT session. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data.

resultsTeachers described VFTs as a flexible teaching tool, allowing inclusive learning across abilities and a range of taught subjects. They stressed a packed curriculum may make delivering VFT sessions problematic and warned that some teachers may be resistant to their use of technology. Pupils enjoyed the ability to move in the classroom and the ability to share a new teaching experience with their peers.

conclusionsThis work suggests positive attitudes towards VFTs as novel, physically active lessons and identifies potential teacher concerns for consideration in forthcoming intervention planning. Future experimental work will assess if these attitudes persist during longitudinal exposure to VFTs.

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AttitudeUser-Computer InterfaceCurriculumHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionLearningMotor ActivityReproducibility of ResultsStudentsSurveys and QuestionnairesTeaching

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