With the digital revolution of the turn of the century, fast internet, widespread digital and mobile devices such as tablets, smart watches, smartphones and the increasing functionality of the web-based tools that we use have combined to bring some amazing geographical technologies into our homes and classrooms. Tools such as Google Earth, handheld GPS units and mobile smartphones have changed the way geography teachers bring the world to our students, and the smartphone, tablet, virtual reality (VR) and whatever technology is coming next will continue to make the subject even more relevant and useful to students. The Australian Curriculum: Geography and all state syllabi require geography students to use geospatial technologies from early primary school onwards, so interest in geospatial tools is at its highest and these tools will only become more widespread in geography as these trends continue. All this background information brings us to you and your geography teaching. Through this chapter, we will explore the following questions: ● Why should you use geospatial tools in your classroom? ● What geospatial tools are appropriate? ● What will you do with your students to help them use these tools effectively to enhance their geographical learning?
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