Web 2.0 to Encourage Usability of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) in Society – the eGIS+ Project
Author
Editor
- A. Méndez-Vilas
- A, Solano Martín
- J.A. Mesa González
- J. Mesa González
Summary, in English
GIS applications are nowadays used in nearly every area of society and the need for GIS competence is therefore
increasing over all. Micro-training and open educational resources are important concepts to reach new target
groups, not least from a higher education perspective. The use of Web 2.0 creates possibilities for a more user
friendly approach and for broader outreach. The eGIS+ project addresses the question of how to capture the
interest of children and new groups for GIS and to offer GIS competence with a high level of flexibility in time,
space and study pace.
increasing over all. Micro-training and open educational resources are important concepts to reach new target
groups, not least from a higher education perspective. The use of Web 2.0 creates possibilities for a more user
friendly approach and for broader outreach. The eGIS+ project addresses the question of how to capture the
interest of children and new groups for GIS and to offer GIS competence with a high level of flexibility in time,
space and study pace.
Department/s
Publishing year
2009
Language
English
Pages
1131-1135
Publication/Series
Research, Reflections and Innovations in Integrating ICT in Education
Volume
2
Links
Document type
Book chapter
Publisher
Formatex Research Center
Topic
- Educational Sciences
Keywords
- Geographical Information Systems
- Micro-training
- Open Educational Resources
Status
Published
Project
- eGIS+ LLP-LdV/ToI/2007/NO/165.003
Research group
- EU-project group
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISBN: 978-84-692-1790-0
- ISBN: 978-84-692-1788-7