doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2017.7.3.873
Application of Geospatial Technology in the Classroom and Collaborative Learning
Abstract
Geographic Information System (GIS) has become readily available and accessible than ever before. This technology offers a new representation of the geographical space. How can educators integrate this technology in their curriculum? What is the new aspect of literacy that is unique of geospatial technology? What skills are involved in digital spatial thinking? These are questions that are still needs to be answered. In this study, we would like to introduce a case study of how Google Earth (GE) was used in a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) environment at a university setting. The study showed that using GE allows students to enhance the interest and understanding of social issues.
Keywords
- Geospatial technology
- collaboration
- higher education
- curriculum
How to Cite
M. Iinuma, T. Matsuhashi, T. Nakamura, and H. Chiyokura, "Application of Geospatial Technology in the Classroom and Collaborative Learning," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 242-245, 2017. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2017.7.3.873
Copyright & License
Copyright © 2017 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).