INTERACTIVE E-MAPS AS A SUPPORT IN EDUCATION PROCESS AT GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY FOR ELEMETARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

摘要

International studies have shown, that over 80% of the information circulating in the world, is related to spatial location. Usage of e-learning for demonstrations of location related information in Slovenia has been modest, with the exception of some higher education programs. Geodetic Institute of Slovenia is spreading knowledge of new possibilities and forms of teaching aids and hosts students of different age groups for many years now. This kind of presentation and interaction with pupils and teachers have demonstrated lack of materials and great interest in modern forms of spatial data presentation. Usage of digital content facilitates comprehension of geographical knowledge, orientation in space and location of specific events or activities. The need for materials, on the one hand, and knowledge and technical possibilities on the other, logically dictated linkage of teaching, adult education and technical skills with the aim of producing quality e-learning materials. A consortium of three organizations (Geodetic Institute of Slovenia, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Prosoft Consulting) in the year 2009 participated in the project at the Ministry of Education, funded by the European Social Fund and Ministry of Education and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia. The aim of the project was the construction of interactive e-learning materials accessible via the web portal, to support the teaching of geography and history for all levels of primary and secondary schools in Slovenia.