Digital Geography: Geospatial Technologies in the Social Studies Classroom (International Social Studies Forum: The Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1593116721 ISBN 13: 9781593116729

Publisher: Information Age Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

About the Author

Andrew Milson is a professor of social science education and geography at the University of Texas at Arlington. He taught middle school history and geography near Dallas, Texas. Andy conducts research on geographic education and the use of geospatial technologies in education. He has published more than 30 articles and is an elected member of the Executive Board of the National Council for Geographic Education. He serves as an associate editor of the Journal of Geography.

Marsha Alibrandi is Assistant Professor of Geography and Social Studies Teacher Education at North Carolina State University. She taught Geography and Social Studies for 15 years at Cape Cod Tech High School and has directed environmental and history projects integrating GIS. She has been teaching and advocating for geographic education since 1976.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Age Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593116721
• ISBN 13: 9781593116729
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Milson Andrew J., Alibrandi Marsha