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The History and Application of GIS in Education

by Tom Baker, KanCRN Systems Specialist
References

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About the Author:
Thomas Baker is the GIS Education Specialist for the U.S. Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant, the KanCRN Collaborative Research Network. Thomas is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology with an emphasis in Geographic Visualization at the University of Kansas.
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