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| Bednarz, Sarah Witham | 1 |
| Paris, Joshua | 1 |
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Peer reviewedAudet, Richard H.; Paris, Joshua – Journal of Geography, 1997
Summarizes the findings of a study of the conditions associated with introducing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into precollege curricula. Principal data sources included questionnaires, field observations, and interviews. Concludes that GIS will rapidly, and inevitably, become the tool of choice for exploring spatial concepts. Includes…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedBednarz, Sarah Witham; Audet, Richard H. – Journal of Geography, 1999
Presents a survey on the degree of training in geographic-information systems (GIS) given to prospective geography teachers. Reveals that only a handful of programs intentionally expose student teachers to GIS in a meaningful manner. Discusses implications for plans to integrate GIS into the curriculum. (DSK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
