Evaluating Online and Traditional Learning Environments Using Cartographic Generalization Techniques

The contemporary educational environment raises questions about the effectiveness of online courses, particularly as compared with traditional classroom learning and in relation to individual student needs, perceptions, and learning outcomes. This study is designed to determine if an online or traditional environment is better for learning cartographic generalization techniques. A prevailing thought is that it is often through conversation, discourse, discussion, and debate among students and between instructors and students that a new concept is clarified. I researched learning effectiveness, with the objectives of determining which methods are best for specific generalization techniques and also if students learn the techniques better from an online or in-class lecture. The goal is to assess student feedback, lab scores, and test scores to determine if these techniques enhance learning, as well as retention of the subject matter.