Abstract
Over the centuries, methods and techniques for creation and use of maps and atlases have gradually developed and improved. Cartographic products today are used by a large number of individuals, groups, companies or organizations. They are used for decision making, navigation, training, relaxation, information and many other practical purposes. Accordingly, the objective of modern cartography is to broaden the knowledge of cartography and geographic information and methods of its use among the general public, especially among schoolchildren. Practical experience shows that modern technologies (phones, smartphones, tablets, etc.) are of particular interest to students, so electronic theoretical and illustrative material should occupy an appropriate place in the teaching of school subjects. Learning subjects not only by textbooks but also using digital explanation will make learning process easier and happier. This article discusses a project “Geography of continents and oceans, electronic atlas”, created for electronic teaching of geography in the school system in Georgia. The project is intended as supporting material for the 7th and 8th grades of public schools and will enter into force in the 2020–2021 academic years. Successful implementation of the project will allow us opportunity similarly develop an electronic education method for other classes in public schools and will allow method to be used in other disciplines or to be extended to special secondary and higher educational institutions.
Highlights
The creation and use of maps and atlases has a long history
The essence of our project is the use of electronic maps in the geography teaching process in public schools and introducing it as a new teaching method
The illustrative material created in electronic format has not been used in the Georgian education system up to the present
Summary
The creation and use of maps and atlases has a long history. Over the centuries, methods and techniques for their creation and use have gradually developed and improved. Since the 60s of the 20th century, the development of computer technology laid the foundation for a new era in this direction During this period, the development of electronic (digital) maps, atlases and geographical information systems began. The development of electronic (digital) maps, atlases and geographical information systems began This technology is the fastest growing and developing today, and covers almost all areas of life and is widely used. The proof of this is that electronic maps can be used through the most common technical means (computers, tablets, mobile phones), which is very important from a practical and cognitive point of view
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