Technology Access Fees Database

James A. Henry

jhenry@mtsu.edu

Ronald Zawislak

Geography and Geology

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KOM 326

New Technology

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This request is for Master Classroom technologies in KOM 326. This room has mostly large sections of Regional Geography and courses dealing with geographical techniques. At least 20 courses per year use this room, with enrollments generally between 15 and 37. An article in Journal of Geography entitled "New Technologies in the Geography Classroom" stated that "...perhaps more than any other component of the curriculum, geography instruction can benefit tremendously from technological applications in the classroom." Newer geographical tools include satellite imagery in digital format (which can easily be manipulated by students), digital maps, and internet resources, such as the Geographic Learning Site maintained by the Office of the Geographer and Global Issues in the State Department. There are also many geographic-specific software programs now available. Additionally, wall maps and their display (often several at a time) and safe storage are a must for such a room.