Integration of geospatial technologies into K-12 education
Type: Virtual Paper
Day: 2/25/2022
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:20 PM
Theme: Expanding the Community of Geography
Sponsor Group(s):
Geography Education Specialty Group
, Careers and Professional Development
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Organizer(s):
Linna Li
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Chairs(s):
Linna Li, California State University, Long Beach
; Hyowon Ban, California State University, Long Beach
Description:
Geospatial science and technologies can play a key role in the sustained growth and stability of the economy and can be one of critical components to helping improvement of the society. Geospatial education can create critical thinkers, increase science literacy, and enable the next generation of innovators. Numerous studies have shown moderate-to-strong correlations between spatial skills and performance in multiple disciplines. For example, Hegarty, et al. (2007) demonstrated that the ability to infer and comprehend cross sections is an important skill in comprehending and using medical images such as x-ray and magnetic resonance images. Understanding the cross-sectional structure of materials is a fundamental skill of engineering (Lajoie, 2003). These and many similar findings led Gardner (1993) to conclude that “it is skill in spatial ability which determines how far one will progress in the science.” Geospatial science and technologies have been integrated into the K-12 curricula to enhance spatial thinking and science education. In this session, we welcome the following topics and beyond to be presented and discussed.
• GIS (in) Education
• Geography Education
• Spatial concepts in K-12 curricula
• Place-based learning
• The use of maps in teaching natural sciences and social sciences
• Design and implementation of geospatial technologies in K-12 education
• Spatial thinking in K-12 education
• Geospatial technologies in math education
• Using GIS in the classroom
This is a virtual session. If you are interested in joining the session, please send the title and PIN of your paper to Hyowon Ban (hyowon.ban@csulb.edu) or Linna Li (linna.li@csulb.edu). Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the session. Thank you.
Presentation(s), if applicable
Linna Li, California State University, Long Beach; Integrating geospatial technologies into math teaching modules |
Hyowon Ban, California State University, Long Beach; Integrating Digital Mapping in K-12 STEM Education |
Injeong Jo, Texas State University; Learning to Integrate Geospatial Technologies (GST) into K-12 Classrooms |
Sojung Huh, Texas State University - San Marcos; Assessing Quality of TPACK-based GST Integration of K-12 Teachers |
Non-Presenting Participants Agenda
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Introduction | Linna Li |
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Integration of geospatial technologies into K-12 education
Description
Virtual Paper
Contact the Primary Organizer
Linna Li - linna.li@csulb.edu