The GIS technology helps students manage complexity. See Figure 6. The GIS technology, on the other hand, made it possible to control the amount of data displayed on the map at any one time. Students can choose to add only the layers of information they need at the moment. By controlling the data displayed at any given time, students can manage complex datasets in ways that promote clearer understanding.
Text Having third-party data makes student data more useful and interesting.
In this study, we have found third-party data to be very useful. Students can more easily engage with the professional data because they, too, have collected data and experienced the difficulties. Moreover, through using professionally-collected data, the students are able to see their data in the context of a larger scientific study. Multimedia increases student engagement with GIS technology. ArcView facilitates the use of maps, tables, and charts, and allows the user to link digital images, such as photos and scanned images to specific geographic locations.