Conceptions Of Geospatial Information In Online Distance Learning Gis Programs
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This article describes conceptions of geospatial information (GI) as they are perceived amongst Geographic Information System/ Science (GIS) academics and students in three GIS online distance learning (ODL) programmes in the UK and US, through an embedded exploratory multiple case study. We highlight the user input element of GI that emerged in the conceptions of GI. Using this element, we uncover competencies and knowledge learners need to be able to interact with, and use, GI in technology-oriented disciplines such as GIS.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008