ERIC Number: EJ1207286
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
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Development of Teaching Materials Based on Geographical Information Systems: An Example on Symbolic Sites in Turkey
Eren, Kübra; Yagbasan, Özlem
International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, v9 n1 p31-46 2017
In the present study, ArcGIS program, widely utilized Geographical Information System (GIS) software, was used to outline the stages of material development for geography courses. The aim was to provide the teachers with an example on how to develop materials using GIS rather than developing materials for all topics of the geography courses. In that context, the basics of how to use the "Hyperlink" feature were provided through a step-by-step approach. The geography teachers may easily develop their own materials by following the foregoing stages explained in the paper. These materials may help improving the attention and attitudes of students towards courses significantly and ensure that the topics are better understood.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Geographic Information Systems, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Software, Instructional Materials, Geography Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Secondary School Teachers
World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. California School of Education, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. Web site: http://ijci.wcci-international.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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