Digital Geography: Geospatial Technologies in the Social Studies Classroom

Digital Geography: Geospatial Technologies in the Social Studies Classroom
ISBN-10
1607527286
ISBN-13
9781607527282
Category
Education
Pages
337
Language
English
Published
2008-02-01
Publisher
IAP
Authors
Andrew J. Milson, Marsha Alibrandi

Description

The purpose of this volume is to provide a review and analysis of the theory, research, and practice related to geospatial technologies in social studies education. In the first section, the history of geospatial technologies in education, the influence of the standards movement, and the growth of an international geospatial education community are explored. The second section consists of examples and discussion of the use of geospatial technologies for teaching and learning history, geography, civics, economics, and environmental science. In the third section, theoretical perspectives are proposed that could guide research and practice in this field. This section also includes reviews and critiques of recent research relevant to geospatial technologies in education. The final section examines the theory, research, and practice associated with teacher preparation for using geospatial technologies in education.

Similar books