Journal article
An Activity-Based Learning Approach for Key Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Concepts
Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Vol.36(4), pp.527-545
2012
Abstract
This study presents the effect of active learning methods of concepts in geographical information systems where students participated in a series of interlocked learning experiences. These activities spanned several teaching weeks and involved the creation of a hand drawn map that was scanned and geo-referenced with locations' coordinates derived from virtual earth systems. These activities engaged students' attention, and the completion of the activities provided opportunities for formative feedback and summative assessments. The effect of the group of activities on students' learning was quantified through the collection of summative assessment data which was compared to performance in other assessment tasks.
Details
- Title
- An Activity-Based Learning Approach for Key Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Concepts
- Authors
- Sanjeev K Srivastava (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringCynthia Tait (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Vol.36(4), pp.527-545
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1080/03098265.2012.654468
- ISSN
- 0309-8265
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449439702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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