Over many years our MARS5001 students had 2 months to collect and analyse data on beach evolution. As a result, they learnt a lot in the field but the data had low quality and was often boring (not enough changes). We have redesigned our assignment because of COVID-19. Our cohort (half on-campus and half remote) still goes to the beach one day or does a virtual fieldtrip. We then share with them our own research data providing them with high-quality data showcasing storm effects on beaches. Students work in groups in HyFlex during the practicals and create a video that is then showcased in our own film festival.
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