A Program Based on GeoAI Applications for Developing ‎Pertinent Technology Skills among Geography Department Students ‎at Faculties of Education

Jaber Hassan Ahmed Al-Jalawi, Mahmoud

doi:10.21608/edusohag.2024.393020

A Program Based on GeoAI Applications for Developing ‎Pertinent Technology Skills among Geography Department Students ‎at Faculties of Education

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Mahmoud Jaber Hassan Ahmed Al-Jalawi

Faculty of Education, Damietta University

10.21608/edusohag.2024.393020

Abstract

Geographic Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) refers to all applications resulting from the integration of geographic data, science, technology, statistical methods and techniques for spatial analysis of images and data. It aims at accelerating understanding and analysis, and making accurate predictions and scientific decisions based on given geographic data. In response to global calls for employing artificial intelligence applications in education in general and curriculum design in particular, the current research aimed at constructing a program based on GeoAI applications to develop pertinent technology skills among the Geography Department students at faculties of education.

To achieve the objectives and answer the research questions, the following research materials and tools were prepared:

A checklist of Geo AI applications suitable for Geography department students at faculties of education.
A checklist of GeoAI technology skills required for Geography department students at faculties of education.
The program based on GeoAI applications to develop pertinent technology skills among Geography department students at faculties of education.

The researcher recommended integrating GeoAI applications and enrichment activities in the Geography Teacher Preparation Program at faculties of education. Recommendations also included raising student teachers’ knowledge of Geo AI applications and skills and holding training sessions in this respect.

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