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Direct linkMiller, Jason; Keller, C. Peter; Yore, Larry D. – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2005
Geographic information literacy (GIL) is defined as the possession of concepts, abilities and habits of mind that allow an individual to understand and use geographic information properly. This paper reports the results of an online survey undertaken to get expert input into specifying the concepts and abilities associated with GIL that should be…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy, Information Skills, Geographic Concepts
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M.; Busby, Stephanie – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2000
A study examined the ability of 32 grade-5 students in Alberta (Canada) to interpret Radarsat satellite radar images. The students were able to interpret most elements of the images, but working directly with the CD-ROM proved too difficult for them. The Radarsat images have limited value as a geographic resource at the grade-5 level. (TD)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts
Helleiner, F. M. – Monograph, 1979
Compares two surveys taken in Ontario, Canada, in 1970 and 1978 covering university instructor assessment of incoming student preparedness, secondary teacher attitudes, and student evaluation of two secondary geography courses. Journal available from Mrs. Helen Horner, Box 438, Postal Station "O", Toronto, M4A 2P1, Ontario. (CK)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Preparation, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Evaluation
