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Abstract.
This article shares the first-time geographic information system (GIS) experiences of two advanced placement human geography classes. The teacher had participated in a summer GIS workshop and then brought those skills into her classroom for the students' benefit. Eighteen students shared their experiences researching their family history, working to map the migration of their genealogy to the United States, and presenting their findings to their classmates. Researchers were on hand to observe presentations and collected survey data from the students. Overall it was a very successful educational experience in which students utilized a “new” technology in the context of their own lives.
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Francis Stonier
Francis Stonier is former classroom teacher and currently an assistant professor of education at the University of West Georgia. His research interests include instructional technologies, GIS, and professional development. He continues to seek and provide training and opportunities to improve knowledge and skills in a variety of subject areas. His current goal is to create a greater awareness of GIS and its application for the classroom.
Jung Eun Hong
Jung Eun Hong is an assistant professor of geography in the Department of Geosciences at the University of West Georgia. She teaches introductory- and advanced-level GIS, with a research focus on GIS in K–12 and higher education.