AbstractWhat we know and don't know about GIS and learning Track: Educational Research and Teacher Education Author(s): Diana Sinton, David Uttal, Robert Bednarz, Philip Gersmehl Many educators believe that we can create a positive learning environment through the use of GIS in our classrooms, yet establishing that relationship is not automatic, consistent, or intuitive. Characteristics of the teachers, the students, the curriculum, and the software, among other variables, influence how effective GIS may be as an instructional tool. Moreover, the instruments we design to assess the learning are affected by numerous factors as well. This panel brings together educators, geographers, and those interested in the psychology of technology-based learning to discuss these topics. Diana Sinton National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education NITLE East, Middlebury College Middlebury , VT 05753 US Phone: 734.661.1012 E-mail: diana.sinton@nitle.org David Uttal Northwestern University Psychology 2029 Sheridan Road Evanston , IL 60208 US Phone: 847-491-7859 E-mail: duttal@northwestern.edu Robert Bednarz Texas A & M University Geography Department of Geography College Station , TX 77843 US Phone: 979-845-7187 E-mail: r-bednarz@tamu.edu Philip Gersmehl Hunter College Geography Department of Geography, 695 Park Avenue Hunter College of the City University of New York New York , NY 10021 US Phone: 212-650-3534 E-mail: philip.gersmehl@hunter.cuny.edu |