Using 'ORBIS' software to explore ancient geography: an action research project with a Year 8 class in an independent school
Anya Morrice
(PGCE Latin with Classics, 2019-2020)
email: a_morrice@outlook.com
Abstract
This study considers the use of 'ORBIS' software, a navigational GIS looking at connectivity in the Roman empire, to explore geography in Roman times with students in a coeducational independent school. This research was partially undertaken during school closures (because of COVID-19), which had a significant impact on this study. The findings showed that the students developed an understanding of at least some of the concepts explored in these lessons. The findings also indicated a high level of student engagement with 'ORBIS' and potential activities, which the students wanted to do, which could develop students' understanding of ancient geography while familiarising them with ORBIS.
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Citation: Morrice, A. (2021) Using 'ORBIS' software to explore ancient geography: an action research project with a Year 8 class in an independent school. Journal of Trainee Teacher Educational Research, Volume 12 pp.643-668 (Downloaded from http://jotter.educ.cam.ac.uk/, [date of access])