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DIGITAL GEOGRAPHY
GEO-SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM |
| By: |
Andrew Milson (Editor), Marsha Albrandi (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£84.78 |
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| ISBN 10: |
159311673X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781593116736 |
| Publisher: |
INFORMATION AGE PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
15 March, 2007 |
| Series: |
International Social Studies Forum: The Series |
| Pages: |
336 |
| Description: |
Aims to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of theory, research, and practice relevant to geo-spatial technologies in social studies education. This work also presents examples of classroom applications of emerging geo-technologies and a discussion of the practical implications for social studies teaching and learning. |
| Synopsis: |
A volume in International Social Studies Forum: The Series Series Editors Richard Diem, University of Texas at San Antonio and Jeff Passe, University of North Carolina, Charlotte The purpose of this volume is to provide a review and analysis of the theory, research, and practice related to geospatial technologies in social studies education. In the first section, the history of geospatial technologies in education, the influence of the standards movement, and the growth of an international geospatial education community are explored. The second section consists of examples and discussion of the use of geospatial technologies for teaching and learning history, geography, civics, economics, and environmental science. In the third section, theoretical perspectives are proposed that could guide research and practice in this field. This section also includes reviews and critiques of recent research relevant to geospatial technologies in education. The final section examines the theory, research, and practice associated with teacher preparation for using geospatial technologies in education. |
| Illustrations: |
black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Information Age Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |