Share Paper: The Impact of Geospatial Technologies in a Dual-Enrollment Environment

  1. Robert Kolvoord, James Madison University, United States
  2. Michael Charles, Pacific University, United States
  3. Nathaniel Meadow, Northwestern University, United States
  4. David Uttal, Northwestern University, United States
Thursday, March 8 4:30 PM-5:00 PM Creekside II

Abstract: We have conducted research to assess the impact of geospatial technologies on high school students’ spatial thinking and problem solving skills as they complete a dual enrollment class with an extensive project component. Through the use of a project rubric and video case studies, we are evaluating the quality of the spatial problem solving and use of geospatial technology in the course projects as well as the impact of the use of the geospatial technology on the development of student’s spatial thinking skills as evidence their evolving use of spatial language and gesture. Preliminary results suggest that geospatial technologies afford ...