In 2018, Year 9D HASS students were involved in a project that would create a virtual tour of the Army Museum of South Australia.
After initial studies of World War One, the students conducted further research about subsequent conflicts involving Australian serving personnel. Their research involved World War Two, Vietnam War, Afghanistan and the Role of Women during these conflicts.
Initial workshops at the College were supported by David Benvenesta from Augment Space; where students developed the proficient skills required for filming using a 360degree VR camera. Once students were adept at this, the class visited the Army Museum of South Australia in Keswick. Major Chris Roe and museum volunteer staff were very accommodating and generous with their time; willingly explaining exhibits and facilitating the walkthrough filming required.
Once the filming was complete, the students visited the SAMSUNG Smart School at UniSA Magill campus. Here students learned how to work collaboratively to manage and create the VR project. The students developed many technological skills as there were various aspects to be completed. While there were a number of hurdles to overcome, the students’ problem-solving skills have been truly enhanced.
To hear the announcement from the Department of Veteran Affairs last week that the project had been awarded 1st Prize in South Australia for ‘Secondary Schools’ category, as well as ‘Best Use of Technology’ - Special Category, is testament to the students’ hard work. As is often the case there are always a number of students who go above and beyond the call of duty – giving up their lunch breaks and being on hand when yet another hurdle appears; so to those students I am eternally grateful.
Angie Selga
HASS Teacher
