Student Engagement and Educational Benefits of Web GIS-Based Projects

Thomas A. Sofias and Christos J. Pierrakeas
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Thomas A. Sofias: Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Greece
Christos J. Pierrakeas: University of Patras, Greece

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), 2023, vol. 18, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: The evolution of geographic information systems (GIS) based on the internet (Web GIS) created new opportunities for the use of GIS technology in education. In the present study a learning environment was developed which incorporates the project-based learning (PBL) methodology based on Web GIS technology. In this context, 3 research projects (GIS based projects) were designed and implemented. Project 1 and 2 combined fieldwork and GIS, and the topic was related to local community issues. Project 3 was an internal project since it was conducted only in the computer lab with data collected from the internet. In order to investigate the effectiveness of this learning environment in students' engagement, a quasi-experimental study was conducted on 58 senior high school students. A pre-test was conducted in advance and a post-test upon concluding all three projects. The results reveal the pedagogical value of the aforementioned learning environment, since it provides multiple pedagogical benefits, having a positive effect on students' engagement.

Date: 2023
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