Information and communication technology for Tour Guides
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Contents
This unit is used in the following courses
Aims
Students will receive an understanding of the skills and duties involved for tour guides in a tourism organisation.
Objectives
Content
- Information communication technology for tour guiding
Learning/Teaching Strategies/Methods
Identify how you are going to facilitate student learning
Fieldtrips, DVD presentation, roleplays, group work, individual projects, simulations, practical service, demonstrations
Assessment
• Scenarios • Interpretation Plans • Roleplays • Written assessments/test • Casestudies • Peer review
Student Reading List
- Course web logs, learning and assessment activities
- Hall, M. C. (2003). Introduction to tourism: Dimensions and issues. (4th ed). Australia: Pearson Education Pty Limited.
- http://www.doc.govt.nz/
Maps
- road
- topographic
- GPS, locator beacon, compass
- map software online
Using the Internet
- research
- voice over IP and instant messaging
- basic publishing on the internet
- 3D virtual worlds
Multi Media
- podcasting and video casting
- portable media players
- taking and editing digital photos
- basic layout software
Telephones
- teleconferencing
- two way radio/phones
- PA system
- Hands free
Information Communication
- promotions, marketing and advertising
