Faculty Publications

GeoTechnologies and the Spatial Citizen

Document Type

Book Chapter

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Spatial Citizenship Education: Citizenship through Geography

First Page

117

Last Page

131

Abstract

Geospatial technologies include location-based digital tools that enable or extend data collection, analyses, or visualization; these commonly include geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning satellites (GPS), and remotely sensed data. However, geospatial tools and data can also be used to geo-enable more commonplace standards-based curricula. They can empower learners to ask and answer the “why’s of where” by exploring or creating maps that incorporate key data relevant to an inquiry. In recent years, these research and analysis tools and methods have become more accessible through a host of web and mobile platforms-usable by anyone, anywhere, anytime. Geotechnologies may enable citizenship education through the lens of geography, empowering community, and national values.

Department

Department of Geography

Original Publication Date

1-1-2018

DOI of published version

10.4324/9781315165356

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