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Switzerland: Introducing Geo-Sensor Technologies and Cartographic Concepts Through the Map Your World Project

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In this chapter, we briefly describe the status of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the secondary schools of Switzerland. We also present a concept for secondary school students that introduces the entire life chain of geographic information: from data capture with modern technologies and administration to cartographic production and spatial analysis in GIS. The chapter concludes with an outlook and a reflection on both the current application of GIS and its potential for the future.

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  1. University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Muttenz, Switzerland

    Hans-Jörg Stark

  2. Association of Swiss Geography Teachers, Zurich, Switzerland

    Carmen Treuthardt

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  1. , Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Arlington, Yates Street 502, Arlington, 76019, Texas, USA

    Andrew J. Milson

  2. , Department of Geography, Fatih University, Buyukcekmece, Istanbul, 34500, Turkey

    Ali Demirci

  3. Environmental Systems Research Institute, International Court 1, Broomfield, 80021-3200, Colorado, USA

    Joseph J. Kerski

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Stark, HJ., Treuthardt, C. (2012). Switzerland: Introducing Geo-Sensor Technologies and Cartographic Concepts Through the Map Your World Project. In: Milson, A., Demirci, A., Kerski, J. (eds) International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning with GIS in Secondary Schools. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2120-3_28

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