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Edited by Dr. David J. Ayersman, Mary Washington College, and
Dr. W. Michael Reed, New York University
Incoming editor: Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Georgia
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in
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Volume 35 Number 2
Winter 2002—2003
Learning Effects of Print and Digital Geographic Maps
Michael P. Verdi
California State University San Bernardino
Steven M. Crooks and David R. White
Texas Tech University
Abstract
Two research studies were conducted to determine if
the benefits of studying print geographic maps along with related
factual information
(i.e., map, order, and edge effects) also apply to studying digital
geographic maps with factual information. Both experiments confirm that
the learning benefits associated with print maps also apply to
digital maps. In addition, the studies reveal that a medium attribute
associated with digital maps (computer rollover effect) provides
learning advantages beyond what is possible with traditional maps due to
the constraints of the print medium. The results are discussed in
terms of recommendations for classroom teaching and education in
general.
Contributors
Michael P. Verdi is an associate professor of educational
psychology at California State University San Bernardino. He received a
PhD in
learning and instructional technology at Arizona State University
in 1994. His research interests and teaching assignments are in the
areas
of geography instruction, instructional theory, and instructional
design. Steven M. Crooks is an assistant professor of instructional
technology
at Texas Tech University. He received a PhD in learning and
instructional technology from Arizona State University in 1995. His
research and
teaching interests are in the areas of instructional message
design, digital spatial displays, and the design of constructivist
learning
environments. David White is a visiting assistant professor in
Instructional Technology at Texas Tech University. His current writing
and
research interests are in learning, decision making, and
assessment systems, with an emphasis in applications of technology. He
received a
Doctor of Education degree from Texas Tech University with an
emphasis in Instructional Technology in 1999.
Contact
Michael P. Verdi
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
verdi@csusb.edu
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