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ERIC Number: EJ788455
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Nov
Pages: 9
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
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An Investigation of the Use of Real-Time, Authentic Geospatial Data in the K-12 Classroom
Doering, Aaron; Veletsianos, George
Journal of Geography, v106 n6 p217-225 Nov 2007
This article situates geospatial technologies as a constructivist tool in the K-12 classroom and examines student experiences with real-time authentic geospatial data provided through a hybrid adventure learning environment. Qualitative data from seven student focus groups demonstrate the effectiveness of using real-time authentic data, peer collaboration, and geospatial technologies in learning geography. We conclude with recommendations about geospatial technology curricula, geospatial lesson design, providing preservice teachers with geographic technological pedagogical content knowledge, and encouraging further research to investigate the impact, affordances, and pedagogical implications of geospatial technologies and data in the K-12 classroom. (Contains 3 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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