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Peer reviewedMaguire, David J. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1989
Evaluates the educational potential of the Domesday Interactive Videodisc System, which contains a massive data collection about many aspects of Great Britain and British life. Reviews the technology of the Domesday System and describes its functionality. Two case studies detail how the Domesday System may be used in teaching British geography.…
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedWiegand, Patrick; Stiell, Bernadette – Educational Studies, 1996
Presents the results of an experiment that asked 53 middle school children to identify continent shapes and to arrange them to form a map of the world. Australia, Europe, and Asia were the most recognized. Misidentified and misaligned most consistently were Africa and Antarctica. Discusses possible reasons and teachers' responses. (MJP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Fundamental Concepts, Geographic Location, Geography
