Abstract

Learning with GIS: Engaging Students and Improving Spatial Cognition
Track: Teaching and Research
Authors: Shivani Ramoutar, Bheshem Ramlal

GIS tools and techniques offer novel ways of presenting content in an interesting manner to effectively engage students whilst achieving curriculum objectives.<br /> Learning with GIS encourages students to apply classroom knowledge to real world contexts, connect to their environment and improve their spatial thinking skills. This was achieved as explored in a case study of using ESRI Story Maps to deliver Social Studies and Mathematics content within a primary school classroom in Trinidad and Tobago