Barbaree Duke: Incorporating geospatial technologies and geography into traditional subjects.

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  • Jack Dangermond Speaks on GIS and Web 2.0

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    This is a nice video of Jack Dangermond, head of ESRI, presenting on the connection between spatial awareness, GIS and the web. Check it out at: http://where.blip.tv/file/2151502/. http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more

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    I’m always collecting good information to stay current. So often, our educational touchstones need updating. I’m encouraged to see this update on Bloom’s. Check out this new article about the updated version of Bloom’s Taxonomy: http://techlearning.com/article/8670 . http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more

  • Computer Curriculum – GIS for Middle School

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    http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20090521/NEWS01/905210342/1002/CUSTOMERSERVICE02/New+computer+curriculum+targets+middle+schoolers http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more

  • Cool Stuff from Scholastic

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    http://www.youinnovate21.net/ http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more

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    Did you see the morning sky this morning? Venus was just under the waning moon. ( .( )It was absolutely stunning. The sky was a cobalt blue with just the fringe of a rainbow sunriseon the horizon.It would be interesting to combine GPS, GIS, and Astronomy to get different perspectives of celestial events and the… Read more

  • Cross-Curricular Units with GIS

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    If you’re searching for great ways to integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and GIS lessons, then start with these two examples. Both units include reading, writing and thinking along with solid content-driven examples in all subjects. “Water, Water Everywhere” “Out of Bounds: A Cross-Curricular Baseball Unit” Both units are available from my… Read more

  • Technology Integration in the News

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    If you’re interested in proving how technology integration really affects students, you may want to check out this article, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24218. It offers some interesting things to consider. http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more

  • Spring into Nature

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    As spring ushers in new buds, you might consider getting involved with Project Budburst…fun and educational! Check out their efforts and how you can contribute at http://www.projectbudburst.org! http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more

  • ASCD Conference 2009

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    If you want to see me in person, my colleague Dr. Shannon White and I are presenting tomorrow afternoon, March 16, 2009, at the ASCD Conference. “Engaging Learning Beyond Curriculum Boundaries with GIS” will be presented at 12:30 pm. We’ll have great resources and some door prizes! Come join us for the spatial fun! http://gisined.blogspot.com… Read more

  • Air Traffic Video

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    Very fun video that shows 24 hours of world air travel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4g930pm8Ms http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more