Table of Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Teachers Views of the Role for GIS in Secondary School Education

GIS in the Schools - Teacher Perceptions
Additional SEP Findings
Post Workshop Directions
Conclusion

Chapter 2 - Geography Education and GIS

GIS in Geography
Status of Geography in the United States
Status of Geography in Foreign Countries
New Directions in U.S. Geography Education
Geography Education and GIS

Chapter 3 - Technology in the Schools: Computer and GIS

Technology in the Schools
Computers in the Schools
Computers in Geography Education
GIS Technology in the Schools
Conclusion

Chapter 4 - GIS Activities for the School

Early GIS Activities for the Schools
Organization Outreach
Independent Inquiry
Industry Initiative
Conclusion

Chapter 5 - The Future of GIS in the Classroom
Roles of GIS in the Classroom
Key Issues
Strategic Initiatives
Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendix A - GIS in the Schools Workshop Review

Appendix B - GIS Short Course Topics

Appendix C - List of Acronyms


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