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High School Students' Experiences with Geographic Information Systems and Factors Predicting Enrollment in the Geospatial Semester

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Title: High School Students' Experiences with Geographic Information Systems and Factors Predicting Enrollment in the Geospatial Semester
Language: English
Authors: Peterson, Emily Grossnickle (ORCID 0000-0001-9548-6274), Kolvoord, Bob (ORCID 0000-0001-9678-8178), Uttal, David H., Green, Adam E.
Source: Journal of Geography. 2020 119(6):238-247.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: High School Students, Geographic Information Systems, Predictor Variables, Enrollment Influences, Geography Instruction, Spatial Ability, Map Skills, Computer Literacy, Prior Learning, Gender Differences, Self Efficacy, Elective Courses, Local Issues, Problem Solving, Public Schools
Geographic Terms: Virginia
DOI: 10.1080/00221341.2020.1824009
ISSN: 0022-1341
Abstract: The goal of the present study was to characterize high school students' (n = 338) exposure to geospatial technologies and investigate factors predicting enrollment in a GIS course. Students who reported using GIS were almost 10 times more likely to enroll than students without experience using GIS. Males were more than 3 times more likely to enroll than females. Spatial skills, but not beliefs about spatial ability, also predicted enrollment. These results underscore the importance of providing opportunities for students to use geospatial technologies as a pathway to students' future learning and training for GIS related careers.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1274144
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The goal of the present study was to characterize high school students' (n = 338) exposure to geospatial technologies and investigate factors predicting enrollment in a GIS course. Students who reported using GIS were almost 10 times more likely to enroll than students without experience using GIS. Males were more than 3 times more likely to enroll than females. Spatial skills, but not beliefs about spatial ability, also predicted enrollment. These results underscore the importance of providing opportunities for students to use geospatial technologies as a pathway to students' future learning and training for GIS related careers.
ISSN:0022-1341
DOI:10.1080/00221341.2020.1824009