Integrating GIS in experiential fieldwork

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Digan, Sarah. (2019). Integrating GIS in experiential fieldwork. Geographical Education. 32, pp. 26-29.
AuthorsDigan, Sarah
Abstract

Digital technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be innovative tools for learning when used in purposeful ways and embedded in sound pedagogical frameworks. The predominant skills stimulated through the use of GIS are querying, collecting, analysing and manipulating spatial data. In recent years, the financial, technological and curricular hurdles for using GIS in schools have been reduced through free campus licences (e.g. Esri Australia), online apps and cloud-based mapping solutions (e.g. ArcGIS Online). Additionally, with the inclusion of GIS in the Australian Curriculum there is a need for specialised teacher training and in-service professional development to make GIS integral in the secondary school environment. In this paper, teaching units for Year 8 Geography using GIS in experiential fieldwork will be presented and evaluated in regard to their learning outcomes as examples of how to incorporate GIS into teaching episodes.

Year2019
JournalGeographical Education
Journal citation32, pp. 26-29
PublisherAustralian Geography Teachers Association Inc.
ISSN0085-0969
Web address (URL)https://agta.au/files/Geographical%20Education/2019/Geographical%20Education%20Vol%2032,%202019%20-%205.%20Digan,%20Integrating%20GIS%20in%20Experiential%20Fieldwork.pdf
https://agta.au/Resources/GeographicalEducation/geoged-v32-2019.php
Page range26-29
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