Paper versus Pixel: Effectiveness of Paper versus Electronic Maps To Teach Map Reading Skills in an Introductory Physical Geography Course

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This article addresses the lack of outcome-based research on the integration of technology into pedagogy at the undergraduate college level. It describes a study performed at a Midwestern university, testing the relative effectiveness of paper and electronic topographic maps for teaching map-reading skills, and considers the relationship between learning styles and paper or digital map preference. Results indicate that, although student map skill performance did not differ significantly with the use of paper or electronic maps, students preferred paper maps. Neither their performance nor their preferences were related to learning style. The article discusses the significance of these findings.     

The Digital Versatile Disc as a Learning Support Medium in the Teaching and Learning of Map Work

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This article describes the results of a study where the digital versatile disc (DVD) was used as a variant of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in order to aid in the teaching and learning of map work in geography at secondary school level. A group of grade 10 learners of a previously disadvantaged school in South Africa comprised the target group for the project. A case study was conducted and data was gathered on the implementation of the DVD and the learners' perceptions thereof. Qualitative analysis techniques such as field notes, observation, interviews with the learners, and questionnaires were used to analyze the effectiveness of the implementation of the DVD as well as the learners' perceptions regarding the use of the DVD in geography education. The results of the study indicated that the geography learners demonstrated positive attitudes towards the implementation of the DVD as a learning support medium. To determine the contribution of the DVD project towards the achieved results of the learners in map work, both the experimental and control groups participated in a pre- and post-test at the beginning and conclusion of the project. Effect size was used to determine the significance of the differences between the two groups and indicates a strong practical significance regarding the contribution of the DVD project towards the achieved test results of the learners.     

Twisted Film,or: How I Learned to Stop the Movie and Teach the Truth

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The 1996 blockbuster Twister both entertained and exasperated geographers. Misrepresentations and unsafe field practices resonated deeply; still, the film possesses relevance for educators. Science-based reviews illuminating on-screen inconsistencies and pseudoscience might surprise students accepting movies at face value. This article uses a disaster movie to teach beneficial concepts, definitions, and insight by identifying, elaborating on, and correcting important ideas, dialogue, and terminology. It includes experienced commentary on storm chasing. Chasers must work together using latest technologies to remotely sense environments of future tornadoes during minutes preceding formation. Unlike movies, the mantra for students chasing should be “safety first.”     

英语教学网站辅助大学英语教学的实践与反思

详细探讨了英语教学网站在大学英语教学中的辅助作用.并在自主学习模式这一教学理念的指导下,介绍了英语教学网站的实现过程和管理使用方式,同时论证了在大学英语教学中应用教学网站所具有的独特优势以及注意事项.     

GPS辅助光束法区域网平差—太原试验场GPS航摄飞行试验结果

本文简要介绍了ＧＰＳ辅助光束法区域网平差的基本原理和方法，详细讨论了太原航摄机动态试验场实际ＧＰＳ航摄飞行试验的结果。利用联合平差程序ＷｕＣＡＰＳ系统对试验区进行ＧＰＳ辅助光束法区域网平差，用分米级精度的ＧＰＳ摄站坐标获得了实地上平面为±７．９ｃｍ、高程为±１８．１ｃｍ的加密精度，充分显示了动态ＧＰＳ定位技术在航空遥感定位中的广阔应用前景。     

改革成教课程体系,培养技能型实用人才——以数控技术教育为例浅谈成教课程体系的改革

数控技术的广泛应用使制造业发生了根本性的变革。我国要成为“世界工厂” ,需要培养数十万数控技术应用领域的操作人员、编程人员和维修人员。目前 ,在经济发达的珠三角地区的各类企业中 ,已普遍使用数控设备进行生产 ,而数控方面的技术人才却极其缺乏。因此 ,为社会培养大批能熟练掌握数控技术的技能型人才 ,已成为广东省有关高校所面临的紧迫任务。以数控技术教育为切入点 ,结合我校成人教育机电专科数控专业的教学改革 ,提出了培养技能型实用人才的课程体系和人才培养模式。     

土木工程专业《测量学》多媒体教学实践与思考

多媒体教学成为当前解决《测量学》教与学矛盾的必要手段。文中结合土木工程专业《测量学》多媒体教学实践，对《测量学》多媒体教学模式进行了一些初步的探讨，并提出了一些有益的建议。     

测绘专业《计算方法》课程教学方法初探

数据处理是测绘专业学生必须掌握的技术，测绘专业的《计算方法》课程就是为了加强学生这种技术能力的培养所开设。本文针对测绘专业的计算方法课程所存在的一些问题，在教学内容取舍，习题布置，上机实践以及考试方式等方面进行了探讨。     

Tertiary teaching excellence: The CETLs scheme in England

Abstract:  This article describes the establishment of Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETLs) by the Higher Education Funding Council in England. It outlines this approach to enhancing effective university teaching and learning and discusses four CETLs that are closely related to university geography departments and dedicated to the themes of active learning, spatial literacy, experiential learning and education for sustainable development.