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The First & Only ESRI K-12 Authorized Teaching Program
In Illinois
Since 2000, we have been working on the best ways of bringing GIS & GPS
to schools, teachers and students. Having field tested the classes on several
occasions, two things developed from the training. One was the need for more
classes for different entry levels to GIS and GPS. The second was more hands
on time in doing both GIS and GPS activities during the classroom instruction.
The classes below are the ones we have in place with more
planned as well. We tried to make these activities something teachers can
pull
off the shelf and use when needed. We have developed multi-chapter manuals
with step by step procedures with pictures, data on CDs, and activities
that can
be done when needed. We feel that the NEW approach will make these technologies
easier to bring to students and the classroom. Check out the past
classes
from 2007 or 2008
or 2009 or 2010 or
2011!
The GIS 2 GPS Team
Illinois Professional Development Provider
College Graduate Workshop Credit is through Quincy University
Quincy, Illinois
What Our Classes Have To Offer!
- This is a hands-on educational experience
for teachers who want to understand how GIS and/or GPS can be integrated
across the curriculum to enhance student learning and decision-making.
- This is an opportunity to be inspired by a unique
group of professional K-16 trainers who have motivated teachers and
students
to explore the potential of GIS and GPS both in and outside the classroom.
- You will not find this type of program anywhere else
in the Midwest area! Classes are designed with the ultimate goals of teaching
others how to use and apply GIS and GPS in real-world student-centered
projects.
- Look over these classes and notice the ready-to-use
GPS and GIS teaching tools & resources that are available and presented
in a logical sequence.
- This is a great place to meet other dynamic educators
looking for creative ways to increase student learning and meet academic
standards!
Please contact us about arranging classes for your area or school.
We are also working on different locations to offer them this coming school
year.
Classes so far in place:
Have GPS Will Travel -
1.0 Semester Hour
Introductory Class to GPS and GPS Units
This class is a hands on introductory level class to GPS
units. It is designed for all K-16 educators who wish to learn what GPS
is and
how to use it as a tool with their students in the classroom. Teachers will
learn what GPS is, how to work with a GPS unit, initialize it, program
it, collect
data, enter data, clear data and how it is used in the real world and why it
is important in education. Topics like Geocaching and Scavenger Hunts will
be
covered and experienced in the class. Also what is possible with GPS data will
be explored and demo in terms of mapping. No prior GPS or computer experience
is necessary. GPS units will be provided for use.
GIS Introductory Class - 1.0
Semester Hour
(Geographical Information System) and On-Line GIS Resources
This class is an introductory class for all K-16 educators
who wish to learn what Geographical Information Systems, GIS, is and how to
use its related resources with their students in the classroom. Teachers will
learn what GIS is and why it is important in education. This class will provide
teachers with basic GIS knowledge, exposure to Internet interactive applications
related to GIS and an introduction to ArcVoyager software. No prior GIS experience
or computer skills are necessary; however, basic Internet skills are recommended.
GPS2GIS Class - 2.0 Semester Hours
The Direct Approach to GIS, GPS and Mapping with GPS
This class is a fast approach to both GIS
and GPS for K-16 educators who want a direct approach to using GIS, GPS
and
its related resources with their students in the classroom. Teachers will
learn what GIS and GPS are about, why it is important in education, and
ways
of implementing this technology into their school curriculum. The first part
of the class will provide teachers with basic GIS knowledge and how to
work
with free ArcVoyager software in the classroom. Hands-on activities, GIS
software and GIS data will be provided - (total set of TIGER data for
all 102 counties
of ILL) - which they can use in their classroom. The second part of the class
will provide teachers with the basic concepts of GPS, how to use the
GPS unit,
collect data and then use the results with a GIS application. No prior GIS
or GPS experience is necessary; however, the following computer skills
are
required. Making folders, moving files from the CD to a specific folder,
and navigating folder structure. Helpful but not required: experience
using Microsoft
Excel.
GIS Fundamentals Class - 2.0 Semester
Hours
GIS Software and On-Line GIS Resources This
class is a full circle approach to GIS and is for all K-16 educators.
It is particularly for those that wish to learn
how to use GIS and its related resources with their students in the
classroom. Teachers will learn what GIS is, why it is important in
education, and ways of implementing this technology into their school
curriculum. This class will provide teachers with basic GIS knowledge,
how to work with ArcVoyager software in the classroom, and explore
Internet interactive applications related to GIS. Teachers will also
receive curriculum materials, 2 CD set of data and software. Teachers
will learn to build a GIS project from scratch using the Illinois DNR
data set, which they can also use in their classroom. No prior GIS
experience is necessary; however, basic computer skills are recommended.
GPS Introductory Class - Mapping
With
GPS - 1.0 Semester Hour
This class is an introductory level class for all K-16 educators who wish
to learn what GPS is and how to use it as a tool with their students in the classroom.
Teachers will learn what GPS is, how it is used in the real world and why it
is important in education. This class will provide teachers with the basic concepts
of GPS, how to use the GPS unit, collect data and then use the results with a
GIS applications. They will also learn how to import and export data to and from
the units. Additional topics like Letterboxing and geocaching will be covered
and experienced in the class. No prior GPS experience is necessary; however,
basic
computer skills are recommended. Prerequisite: GIS Fundamentals
Class.
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