Abstract

An Interdisciplinary ArcGIS Online Map on History and Geography
Track: User Presentations - Learning and Research
Authors: Vitor Ribeiro, Isilda Monteiro

This interdisciplinary work aims to provide primary school teachers with a map tool that simplify the peninsular war understanding (1807—1814) and motivates students to history learning and geography analysis. The ArcGis online map was launched in 2013 and still being updated by new master students. Results have been achieved since the map was awarded the prize of best map on ArcGIS Online. Also teachers have highlighted that the map promotes the teaching/learning process and enhance GIS skills.

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