Part 1: What is a GIS?
GIS stands for ‘geographic information System’.
GIS has been developed in recent years for the purpose of using and
studying geographic information. Consequently, geography underpins GIS
and is the key to understanding it. As geography teachers, you already
understand and are familiar with geography
and geographic information, and use it every day in the classroom. This gives
you a solid foundation to work with.
* Be confident – you are already two thirds of the way there! *
These web pages will help you to understand GIS and feel confident in trying
it by explaining what that extra third involves. It aims to give you a feel
for how it could work to add value to Geography teaching in your school.