Data Driven Program Planning for GIS Instruction

This study used both focus groups (qualitative) and survey data (quantitative) to develop and expand an instruction program for GIS services. It examined the needs and preferences faculty and graduate students have for learning about GIS applications for teaching and research. While faculty preferre...

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Published inIssues in Science and Technology Librarianship no. 73; p. np
Main Author Scarletto, Edith
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries 01.07.2013
Subjects
Best Practices
Computer assisted instruction
Data
Data analysis
Distance education
Educational Needs
Educational Opportunities
Evidence
Focus Groups
Geographic Information Systems
Graduate Students
Graduates
Instructional Development
Instructional Materials
Intermode Differences
Learning
Needs Assessment
Ohio
Preferences
Program Development
Public health
Qualitative Research
Research Tools
Satellite navigation systems
Sociology
Statistical Analysis
Student Surveys
Students
Teacher Surveys
Teaching Methods
Technical Assistance
User Needs (Information)
User training
Ohio
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Summary:This study used both focus groups (qualitative) and survey data (quantitative) to develop and expand an instruction program for GIS services. It examined the needs and preferences faculty and graduate students have for learning about GIS applications for teaching and research. While faculty preferred in person workshops and graduate students preferred online instruction, those who responded to the survey expressed the need for more instructional outreach in GIS. The College of Public Health, Biological Sciences and Sociology expressed the most interest in GIS instruction identifying specific subjects and data sources. The study outlines next steps and instructional objects for different audiences and for discipline specific integration of GIS.
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ISSN:1092-1206
1092-1206
DOI:10.5062/F4R49NRF