September 24, 1999
Researchers Seek to Build Data 'Landscapes' for Classroom and Lab
Researchers at the University of California at Santa Barbara, which is known for its large collection of digital maps, are experimenting with technology to let faculty members create individual digital libraries tailored to their teaching and research needs.
The experiment will reach classrooms this spring, when students enrolled in introductory geography courses will be able to attend lectures illustrated with what the researchers call "iscapes" --
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