Some thoughts on geovirtual environments

Abstract

This short positional paper outlines several areas where research is required: 1) Novel ways of representing geovirtual environments on small mobile phone information displays that require limited bandwidth, 2) understanding of how geovirtual environments can assist people develop an understanding of their spatial surroundings and how our actions can affect others, 3) how virtual globes can be used for all types of education, and not just environmental education, 4) the impact geovirtual environments can have on the digital divide and vice versa, and 5) determining what should be displayed in a geovirtual environment.