Methodological Approaches to Creation of Educational Electronic Cartographic Guides

ABSTRACT Modern electronic learning tools are a key component of informatization of education, the goal of which is the information technology proficiency as a competence of a future professional. Among the electronic learning tools for teaching geography and history, interactive cartographic guides play a significant role. Their creation requires the development of methodological approaches to their designing. In this article, we explain the essence of educational electronic cartographic guides, reveal the methodological aspects of their creation and describe the specifics of their content. We use the modern approaches to the formation of cartographic images. We also highlight the basic requirements for educational electronic cartographic guides, present the technological scheme of creation of a typical educational electronic guide, and give recommendations for their editorial preparation. Finally, we report our practical achievements in creating educational electronic cartographic guides and interactive maps for the study of geography and history in the modern Ukrainian school.