Exploration of GIS Theoretical Teaching Framework under the Background of "Internet +"

Abstract

Geographical Information Science (GIS) is a major with a wide range of social needs and rapid development, it is crucial whether its teaching framework is properly arranged or not. Under the background of "Internet +", it is necessary to reform the courses framework of geographic information science in the universities. We carried out a series of explorations and reforms in terms of GIS teaching goals, teaching model and curriculum assessment methods through combining the background of "Internet +" with the actual situation of GIS professional development. Our goals are to build a better teaching framework for geographic information science that meets national standards and the society under the era of information and internet. The framework can provide basic principles courses and innovative practical courses; it will help us bring up the elites on geographic information science, which own basic geographic literacy, spatial cogitation, computational ability, certain aesthetic ability and healthy personality.