Digital Geography

A volume in International Social Studies Forum: The SeriesSeries Editors Richard Diem, University of Texas at San Antonio
and Jeff Passe, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
The purpose of this volume is to provide a review and analysis of the theory, research, and practice related to
geospatial technologies in social studies education. In the first section, the history of geospatial technologies
in education, the influence of the standards movement, and the growth of an international geospatial education
community are explored. The second section consists of examples and discussion of the use of geospatial
technologies 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 for
using geospatial technologies in education.