Using GIS in an Earth Sciences Field Course for Quantitative Exploration, Data Management and Digital Mapping

Autor/inn/en	Marra, Wouter A.; van de Grint, Liesbeth; Alberti, Koko; Karssenberg, Derek
Titel	Using GIS in an Earth Sciences Field Course for Quantitative Exploration, Data Management and Digital Mapping
Quelle	In: Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 41 (2017) 2, S.213-229 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Marra, Wouter A.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0309-8265
DOI	10.1080/03098265.2017.1291587
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Earth Science; Geographic Information Systems; Statistical Analysis; Technology Uses in Education; Educational Innovation; Technology Integration; Field Studies; Course Organization; Behavioral Objectives; Tutorial Programs; Interviews; Focus Groups; Questionnaires; Data Collection; Cartography; Usability; Student Satisfaction; College Science; College Students; France + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Earth sciences; Geowissenschaften; Statistische Analyse; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Instructional innovation; Bildungsinnovation; Praxisforschung; Course organisation; Kurskonzept; Tutorial programmes; Förderprogramm; Lernprogramm; Tutorensystem; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Fragebogen; Data capture; Datensammlung; Kartenkunde; Kartografie; Collegestudent; Frankreich
Abstract	Field courses are essential for subjects like Earth Sciences, Geography and Ecology. In these topics, GIS is used to manage and analyse spatial data, and offers quantitative methods that are beneficial for fieldwork. This paper presents changes made to a first-year Earth Sciences field course in the French Alps, where new GIS methods were introduced. Students use GIS in preparation to explore their research area using an elevation model and satellite images, formulate hypotheses and plan the fieldwork. During the fieldwork, a pilot group managed their field-observations using GIS and made digital maps. Students praise the use of quantitative digital maps in the preparation. Students made use of the available techniques during the fieldwork, although this could be further intensified. Some students were extra motivated due to the technical nature as well as the additional analytical possibilities. The use of GIS was experienced as a steep learning curve by students, and not all staff members are confident in supervising students using GIS, which calls for a sufficient preparation and training of both students and staff. The use of GIS adds abstract analyses and quantitative assessment, which is a complementary learning style to fieldwork that mostly focuses on practical skills. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01