A field-based learning experience for introductory level GIS students

Journal of Geography

Volumn 106, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 193-198

  Carlson, Tom ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Active learning; Field based GIS; GPS; Pedagogy

Indexed keywords

CURRICULUM; GIS; GPS; LEARNING; STUDENT; UNIVERSITY SECTOR;

EID: 38849162745     PISSN: 00221341     EISSN: 17526868     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00221340701697636     Document Type: Article

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