Ocean School provides students an immersive education on watery realm
Ocean school isn’t a physical place, it’s an online space – and it’s full of possibilities as students are immersed in ocean school while on dry land.
‘We want to be relevant’: Dalhousie, NFB launch new ocean VR learning tool
Dalhousie marine biology professor Boris Worm has been obsessed with the ocean for a long time, and for the last six years, has been obsessed with getting others hooked on his lifelong passion.
Ocean School hopes to better engage grades 6-9 in science
Anisha Rajaselvam is a Grade 8 student who worked as an Ocean School peer educator. The CBC’s Felicia Latour speaks with her, and our oceans guy Boris Worm, after learning the initiative will get a quarter million dollars in federal funding.
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Dalhousie University and NFB team up to teach students about oceans
A unique project aimed at educating students on the world’s oceans is being created by Dalhousie University in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada. Global’s Jennifer Grudic reports.
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An Investment in Ocean Education and Literacy
Dal scientists are working with NFB filmmakers to bring the ocean education to life through engaging learning experiences using cutting-edge technologies, powerful storytelling techniques and audiovisual teaching platforms.
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Ocean School bringing virtual underwater exploration into classrooms
Middle-school students in Nova Scotia will be diving into the world’s underwater ecosystems through a new interactive program.
Ocean School, developed by Dalhousie University and the National Film Board, combines video footage with information provided by marine scientists.
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