What do you think about using geospatial tools in the classroom?

I think that geospatial tools are a great addition to the standard classroom tools that are used. There are many student benefits such as learning to use a new type technology, improving their geographic skills, and providing a way for students to gather their own information using GPS devices to problem solve. Using geospatial tools is a great example of using constructivism in the classroom, it allows student to build a strong understanding using their own experiences.
There are a few ways that art teachers can use geospatial tools in their lesson plans. The first was is to use the Google Earth program to design a 1-point or 2-point perspective drawing project. This would allow students to find interesting structures or building from all over the world to make an exciting composition. Another way that geospatial tools could be used is by using a GPS for a photography class. The teacher could find a beautiful location and challenge the class to find the location and take pictures of the area in an interesting way. Later the students could compare their pictures to other students and critique. I think that I will use geospatial tools in the above mentioned ways in my class room to change things up and keep things interesting!