Author: Barbaree
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Telling Your Story with Confidence
How many people feel like they aren’t good writers? “English isn’t MY subject!” “Do I have to write it in a sentence?” “Couldn’t I just tell you about it!” “I hate writing!” It’s quite common for people to struggle with communicating their stories, opinions and research in written words and then translate… Read more
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Teachable, Mappable Moments: Weather
Although weather can pose some challenging moments, I’m struck with the idea that we have not only a mappable moment but a teachable one as well. In our recent past, the US dealt with Irene and a substantial earthquake in Virginia. The weather keeps coming! I live in southeast Louisiana where we’re watching now TS… Read more
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Boldly Going Were No Maps Have Gone Before
Some critics say the online mapping tools and free mapping tools are like chasing a moving target. Well, warm up your running shoes and pack extra arrows in your quiver, because the latest version of ArcGIS Explorer Online is worth the effort to chase it down! Those of you who have been involved with the… Read more
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Thinking about “Above and Beyond”
The message here is one that resonates with me deeply. Seems like I’ve been fighting for curriculum and educational experiences to go “above and beyond” for more than 20 years. I hope the public as well as key school personnel get this message, but just as the film portrays…how many folks will see it and… Read more
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Thank a Teacher
Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day! My thankful story begins in First Grade with Mrs. Pate. She was kind and sensitive to the unique personalities and abilities in her classroom. She encouraged me to move beyond the boundaries of first grade reading and exposed me to my first chapter book, Charlotte’s Web. Mrs. Bankester in Second… Read more
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Q & A: Adding Charts and Graphs to My Layout
Question: How can my students add graphs and charts to their layouts in ArcGIS 9.3? Answer: Adding Charts and Graphs to an ArcGIS (9.x) Layout 1. 1. Create the Graph a. Click the Tools menu, select Graphs, select Create. b. There are two customization screens. On the first one you primarily select the information… Read more
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Q & A: Adding Pictures to your ArcGIS Explorer Map
Question: How can I insert a personal photo into a pop-up for a feature I’ve added to my map? Answer: First, know which ArcGIS Explorer you are using, DESKTOP(AGXD) or ONLINE (AGXO). The rules are different for each interface. Second, here are the rules… Save your personal photo in an online service, such as Picasa.… Read more