Editorial

Abstract

Welcome to the eleventh issue (Volume 4, Number 3) of the Review of International Geographical Education Online-RIGEO. The title of first article is “Teachers’ Perceptions of Esri Story Maps as Effective Teaching Tools”. It was written by Caitlin STRACHAN and Jerry MITCHELL from University of South Carolina, United States. The article investigates explores teachers’ perceptions of Esri Story Maps as effective teaching tools. Story Maps are a relatively new web application created using Esri’s cloud-based GIS platform, ArcGIS Online. The authors recommend that teacher preparation programs begin using GIS and Story Maps as teaching and learning tools for pre-service teachers and that professional development for in-service teachers focus on the specific pedagogical applications of the educational technology and not just the technical skills required to operate Story Maps.