This is essential in today s living and working environment. The ability to work effectively with others in the context of a larger project is of immense value to the student. When working with other students on the CCAtlas, students will have to be responsible for the results of the team as well as their own. The CCAtlas provides many avenues for students to attain technical competence. Research on the web and the development of web pages provides obvious opportunities for students to learn effective use of modern technology.
Students can conduct their research using CD-ROMs, the Internet and other useful multimedia sources.
The fact that this is done within the context of content based research gives the project additional educational validity. The strong Canadian content and flexibility of the atlas allows it to be used in many curricula and at many levels. The suggested content allows the atlas to be used easily in geography, history, environmental studies and economics. It is also suitable for use in regional courses. Links to national phenomena and patterns are also easily made.