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ERIC Number: EJ620663
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0028-8292
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Geographical Literacy and the Role of GIS.
West, Bryan A.
New Zealand Journal of Geography, n107 p24-25 Apr 1999
Demonstrates how Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can help develop student skills that enhance learning. Describes the application of GIS within secondary geography education, providing an example of its use at the Windaroo Valley State High School (Australia). Discusses GIS and geographic literacy. (CMK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making, Geographic Concepts, Geography, Geography Instruction, Maps, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Social Studies, Spatial Ability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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