AbstractsEducation Research & Administration

WebGIS applied to Improve Spatial Knowledge of High School Students

by María del Careaga




Institution: Universidade Nova
Department:
Year: 2014
Keywords: ArcGIS API for JavaScript; Mexican competencies in high school; Natural risks; Usability for teenagers; WebGIS education application
Record ID: 1323578
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Abstract

This research seeks to design and implement a WebGIS application allowing high school students to work with information related to the disciplinary competencies of the competency-teaching model, in Mexico. This paradigm assumes knowledge to be acquired through the application of new technologies and to link it with everyday life situations of students. The WebGIS provides access to maps regarding natural risks in Mexico, e.g. volcanism, seismic activities, or hurricanes; the prototype's user interface was designed with special emphasis on scholar needs for high school students. Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies