What is Geospatial Technologies

In today's contemporary digital world, where geospatial technologies are an integral part of society, it is imperative that students learn to think spatially. The ability to think spatially is crucial for making well-informed decisions, and these skills are rapidly becoming exponentially more important. This chapter will explore the complexity of spatial thinking, and multiple spatial thinking skills will be identified. Methods best suited for delivering content that fosters the improvement of these spatial thinking skills will also be discussed. The chapter concludes with an exploration of some of the necessary elements required for the sustained use of geospatial technologies in the classroom and offers recommendations for transformation in teacher practice such as pre-service intervention, continuous follow-up and coaching, and curriculum modifications, which include the direct instruction of both spatial thinking and geospatial technologies.