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Exploring personal geographies using GIS

Students’ prior experience is an important factor that influences their learning and success in school. Thus, revised geography syllabuses tap into students’ knowledge about the neighbourhoods that they live in, creating opportunities for them to investigate local places near their schools. The general aim is to help students mentally organise spatial information about people and nature, and use this information to problem solve effectively. In this presentation, two geography teachers explain how they use a variety of geospatial tools and combine spatial data from different sources, to create easy-to-use web maps and applications. These learning materials enable students to explore their everyday geographies, hone their spatial thinking abilities, and acquire useful GIS skills.