Experimental Design of WebGIS Course Based on Map API

Two map APIs,Baidu Map JavaScript API and ArcGIS API for JavaScript,were introduced into the WebGIS course teaching.Based on the application characteristics of these two APIs and the WebGIS course teaching objectives,two kinds of easily implementable experimental design schemes for WebGIS teaching were provided.This experimental design closely combines theoretical knowledge and experimental content,and fully takes account into the availability of experimental platform and the knowledge base of the students.It is helpful to improve students' interest in learning and help students understand the theoretical knowledge and practical operation ability.