Wednesday, December 2, 2009

EDED 4310 Discussion 15

Compare the features and instructional applications of GIS and GPS tools. How can educators use GIS and GPS tools to enhance student learning?

GIS stores a variety of info in a database about geographic locations. GPS is a worldwide radionavigation system.
GIS can record large amounts of geographic info,update and customize maps and can compare or analyze different info. Gps is radionavigation, and calculate position on Earth and receiver is connected to mapping software.
GPS and GIS can help in Science and Social Studies. It can help study different locations, distance and mapping which can be customized. Sometimes maps on paper are not always the best visual tool. Bringing something life on a digital screen can make a difference.

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