Viewing the Earth from above has fascinated people at least since the Apollo mission in the 1960s. Today, satellite images have made their way into the news and media, but the potential of using satellite images in the classroom has not yet been exhausted. Teachers often lack the technical knowledge of Earth observation (EO) or the technical requirements in schools. The Geo:spektiv e-learning platform used provides the opportunity to integrate EO into curricula as well as current environmental- and space-relevant topics. This study analyses the driving forces that determine the motivation of students and which factors contribute to the success of an e-learning platform. The basis for this study is a Geo:spektiv module about the endangered rainforest, established at an out-of-school learning place and designed for students in secondary education. A survey of 281 students on their motivation and learning behavior showed, that in addition to the topic and level of difficulty tailored to the students’ needs, the design of the modules, simple navigation, and the use of multimedia content are vital. Despite the small sampling size and restricted geographical location of sample selection, the results of this study can contribute to better integration of digital geo-media in school lessons.

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将地球观测带到教室—校外学习场所和电子学习的重要性

至少自1960年代的阿波罗任务以来，从上方俯瞰地球就使人们着迷。如今，卫星图像已进入新闻和媒体，但尚未在教室中使用卫星图像的潜力。教师经常缺乏对地观测（EO）的技术知识或学校的技术要求。所使用的Geo：spektiv电子学习平台提供了将EO整合到课程以及当前与环境和空间相关的主题中的机会。这项研究分析了决定学生动机的驱动力以及哪些因素有助于电子学习平台的成功。这项研究的基础是有关濒危热带雨林的Geo：spektiv模块，该模块建立在校外学习场所，专为中等教育学生设计。一项针对281名学生的动机和学习行为的调查显示，除了针对学生需求量身定制的主题和难度之外，模块的设计，简单的导航和多媒体内容的使用也至关重要。尽管样本量小且样本选择的地理位置受限制，但这项研究的结果仍有助于将数字地理媒体更好地整合到学校课程中。