ERIC Number: EJ930133
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 14
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-2158-6586
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Exploring a Web-Based Pedagogical Model to Enhance GIS Education
Lisichenko, Richard
Journal of STEM Teacher Education, v47 n3 p49-62 2010
Research literature suggests that the utilization of web-based resources can enhance the classroom learning experience for students. There are a variety of approaches that can be taken, but research also indicates that adhering to a predetermined course of action or model is a significant component towards meeting pedagogical objectives. The development of a Web-based model for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) education has the potential to improve learning through: student generated documentation, ease of access to technical and problem solving strategies, student collaboration, online assessments, and timely feedback. The preliminary study of student development of personal GIS websites suggests that establishing a structure that addresses the various student levels of familiarity regarding website development is required. Moreover, providing an adequate framework towards managing technical and theoretical documentation entries is beneficial. Implementing and testing the proposed model using a quasi-experimental approach is the next step in this research.
Descriptors: Geographic Information Systems, Information Science Education, Web Based Instruction, College Instruction, Web Sites, Student Projects, College Students, Teaching Models, Instructional Effectiveness
Association for sTEm Teacher Education. Web site: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/index.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kansas
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