GIS education in Albania
Nikolli, Pal & Bashkim Idrizi
The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geographical Information (GI) plays a key role in human activities today. GIS is widely applied in everyday life by many of the services we rely on. It is one of the fastest growing uses of computer technologies and is a fundamental part of modern geography. GIS is a tool that is being used extensively by researchers, scientists and administrators to inform decision making about real issues. The application of this technology is increasingly being found in such areas as the environment, resource and hazard management and infrastructure development. GIS operates at many different scales, including whole countries and increasingly in international circumstances. Educators are now investigating innovative approaches to using GIS in learning/teaching environments. Geographic Information System (GIS) has aroused extensive concern in the whole world and developed rapidly. The potentials of utilization of GIS have been pointed out not only in geography but also in other related subjects in recent years, however, GIS is not actually in wide-spread use in the field of education. GIS education in Albania started in 1994 year. Now, a relatively complete GIS education system with specifically Albanian characters has been established in Albania. GIS education in Albania is offered at one level in Albania by universities.
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