Integrating Geospatial Technologies in an Energy Unit

Autor/inn/en	Kulo, Violet A.; Bodzin, Alec M.
Titel	Integrating Geospatial Technologies in an Energy Unit
Quelle	In: Journal of Geography, 110 (2011) 6, S.239-251 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-1341
DOI	10.1080/00221341.2011.566344
Schlagwörter	Geographic Information Systems; Energy; Instructional Materials; Spatial Ability; Thinking Skills; Energy Education; Technology Uses in Education; Technology Integration; Units of Study; Curriculum Implementation; Educational Principles; Instructional Design; Classroom Observation Techniques; Portfolio Assessment; Knowledge Level; Achievement Gains; Instructional Development; Geographic Location; Geography Instruction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Energie; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Denkfähigkeit; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Lerneinheit; Bildungsprinzip; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Portfoliobeurteilung; Wissensbasis; Achievement gain; Leistungssteigerung; Teaching improvement; Unterrichtsentwicklung; Geography education; Geography lessons; Geografieunterricht
Abstract	This article presents a design-based research study of the implementation of an energy unit developed for middle school students. The unit utilized Google Earth and a geographic information system (GIS) to support student understanding of the world's energy resources and foster their spatial thinking skills. Findings from the prototype study revealed that students increased their energy content knowledge, and the use of geospatial technologies to analyze data promoted students' spatial thinking skills. Revision of instructional materials to support both teachers and learners and recommendations for designing and implementing geospatial learning materials are discussed. (Contains 8 figures and 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10