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GEOSPATIAL SYNERGIES IN EDUCATION: CULTIVATING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES THROUGH GLOBAL LEARNING NETWORKS
National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics - ICI Bucharest (ROMANIA)
About this paper:
Appears in: INTED2024 Proceedings
Publication year: 2024
Pages: 5409-5413
ISBN: 978-84-09-59215-9
ISSN: 2340-1079
doi: 10.21125/inted.2024.1394
Conference name: 18th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Dates: 4-6 March, 2024
Location: Valencia, Spain
Abstract:
The primary objective of this inquiry is to evaluate how geospatial information can be leveraged to reinforce and expand international educational partnerships aimed at promoting sustainable development goals. The study probes the incorporation of geospatial data in online learning platforms and its pivotal role in enhancing collaborative educational programs geared towards global sustainability initiatives. Rooted in a synthesis of multidisciplinary literature, this analysis builds upon the convergence of educational methodologies, sustainability principles, and digital innovation. It particularly draws upon existing frameworks that have examined the influence of geospatial information on educational effectiveness, positioning the current research at the intersection of technological advancements and educational collaboration. Employing an analytical case study approach, the research delves into select educational schemes that have implemented geospatial data integration. Through a detailed qualitative evaluation of these schemes, which encompass remote GIS-enabled studies and collaborative virtual exchanges, the paper inspects the applied techniques and their educational ramifications. The study reveals that geospatial information significantly augments educational engagement by granting learners essential insights into geographical and environmental dynamics critical to sustainability issues. It notes a marked improvement in students' involvement and their understanding of complex global ecological phenomena. The outcomes of this study bear relevance for a spectrum of stakeholders in the educational and developmental sectors, including scholastic bodies, practitioners in sustainability, and policy formulators. It highlights the transformative potential of geospatial data in overcoming educational barriers, nurturing a sense of global stewardship, and preparing students to partake in sustainable development initiatives. This document offers an original perspective by spotlighting the role of geospatial information as an emergent pedagogical asset within the ambit of international educational collaborations. It advocates for the strategic incorporation of geospatial insights into educational paradigms, affirming their crucial contribution to crafting educational experiences that are both dynamic and sustainability-oriented.
Keywords:
Geospatial Data in Education, International Educational Collaboration, Sustainability in Global Learning, GIS and Remote Learning, Educational Technology for Su.