Author: Barbaree
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Teaching GIS: Using Data that’s…Ready to GO!
Thanks again folks for filling the room again this morning. The powerpoint handout is available online at http://www.barbareeduke.com/downloads/downloads.htm#GeoTech_2010. If you’re interested, tomorrow…I’ll be presenting on using Sketch-A-Map in the classroom and 20 Minute GIS. http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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GeoTech 2010
If you’re still thinking, “Hey, I wish I had signed up to go to GeoTech!” No worries, you can still join us! Two three hour workshop opportunities tomorrow and a full day of sessions on Saturday. See you at Bishop Dunne HS! Click http://www.bdhs.org/geotech to register. http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Introduction to GIS
Thanks for the great turn out at our GeoTech 2010 workshop! The handouts are available online at http://www.barbareeduke.com/downloads/downloads.htm#GeoTech_2010. While you’re at the website, check out lots of other goodies that might help you be more geospatial! http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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ASCD 2010 in San Antonio, TX
If you can’t meet me at GeoTech in Dallas next week, then mosey on down to San Antonio, TX for the ASCD Conference March 6-8! I’ll be there with my colleagues, Dr. Shannon White from the University of Missouri and Randy Kilian-Smith of Region 20 and Northeast ISD. We’ll be presenting on Monday morning on… Read more
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GeoTech 2010 in Dallas, TX
Don’t miss a great opportunity to connect with other educators interested in technology integration! Join me at GeoTech hosted by Bishop Dunne Catholic High School in Dallas. I’ll be presenting workshops and presentations on using geospatial technology across the curricular boundaries. Check it out at http://www.bdhs.org/geotech! See you in Dallas! http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Sketch-A-Map in the Classroom-Part 3: Math in English Class?
I love surprising my students with facts and trivia that will make curricular elements stick with them. Previously, I discussed using place as proof and analyzing water resources. What about breaking the stereotype that if you’re good at English then you can’t do math! The students I tutor in Algebra are always surprised that I “can… Read more
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New GIS Lesson on Diseases
I have a new addition to the Rural STEM collection of lessons…Your students can explore the spread of all three diseases or just focus on one with your class. The Cholera activity features the legendary work of Dr. John Snow in London in the 1850’s. The .zip files below contain three disease-related activities: H1N1 (“Swine… Read more
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Sketch-a-Map in the Classroom Part 1: Finding Mark Twain in English Class
With a myriad of tools at a teacher’s disposal, knowing which ones offer the most bang for the buck is essential. I recently read some online discussions and articles on the benefits and challenges of interactive white boards that got my attention, wouldn’t it be nice to have that a similar tool without the extra… Read more
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Eric Sanderson pictures New York — before the City | Video on TED.com
Eric Sanderson pictures New York — before the City | Video on TED.com http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more