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The Status of GIS Technology in Teacher Preparation Programs.

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Bednarz, 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

GIS Implementation Model for Schools: Assessing the Critical Concerns.

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Audet, 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