Digital Geography

A volume in International Social Studies Forum: The SeriesSeries Editors Richard Diem, University of Texas at San Antonioand Jeff Passe, University of North Carolina, CharlotteThe purpose of this volume is to provide a review and analysis of the theory, research, and practice related togeospatial technologies in social studies education. In the first section, the history of geospatial technologiesin education, the influence of the standards movement, and the growth of an international geospatial educationcommunity are explored. The second section consists of examples and discussion of the use of geospatialtechnologies for teaching and learning history, geography, civics, economics, and environmental science.In the third section, theoretical perspectives are proposed that could guide research and practice in this field.This section also includes reviews and critiques of recent research relevant to geospatial technologies in education.The final section examines the theory, research, and practice associated with teacher preparation forusing geospatial technologies in education.