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Download full textAladag, Elif – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2014
The aim of this study is to evaluate the applicability of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), used increasingly in primary and secondary education across the world, in social studies lessons in Turkey. In line with this aim, 14 social studies teachers working in the province of Aydin, Turkey received a 6-hour training course about GIS during the…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Teaching Methods, Teacher Attitudes
Bhavana, A. R. – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2010
The National Council for Social studies defines Social sciences as the "integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence". At the elementary school level, social studies generally focuses on the local community and family. By middle and high school level, the social studies curriculum becomes more…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Pretests Posttests
Lake, Susan E. L. – Library Media Connection, 2004
It is reported that using mapping software is truly a life skill. In the classes in which it is taught, students will find learning to use mapping valuable in every phase of life.
Descriptors: Computer Software, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Relevance (Education)
Peer reviewedGossette, Frank; Wheeler, Jean Dykema – Journal of Geography, 1993
Describes a college level course in which computer mapping is incorporated into the geography curriculum. Discusses problems associated with using commercial mapping software in the general geography classroom. Concludes that students have reduced computer anxiety and a better understanding of geographic concepts as a result of the computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Course Content
