Abstract
Advancing History and Geography in the Classroom Using GIS
Track: User Presentations - Learning and Research
Authors: Lisa Tabor, John Harrington
A professional development activity engaged social studies teachers with the importance of maps and graphics in teaching history, with an introduction to ArcGIS Online, provided teachers with the ability to make their own maps and identify GIS materials for their classrooms. Surveys showed positive gains regarding the teachers’ likelihood include GIS based maps and graphics. The activity provided teachers with enough knowledge of AGOL that they were comfortable using the technology immediately.
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