Integrating Online GIS into the K-12 Curricula: Lessons from the Development of a Collaborative GIS in Michigan

Journal of Geography

Volumn 111, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 3-14

  Henry, Paul ^a   Semple, Hugh ^b  

^a Regional Educational Service Agency in Wayne County   (United States)

^b EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

geographic education; geographic information systems; instructional technology

Indexed keywords

CURRICULUM; DATABASE; EDUCATION; GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION; GIS; SOFTWARE; STUDENT; TEACHING;

MICHIGAN; UNITED STATES;

EID: 84857933949     PISSN: 00221341     EISSN: 17526868     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00221341.2011.549237     Document Type: Article

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