Category: ArcGIS Explorer
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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
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Caching into Writing
Geocaching isn’t just for science class or the serious geography geek! A cache is simply a hiding place, and caching is hiding something like a treasure. Nature is full of treasures waiting to be explored. A popular movement called “geocaching” gets folks outside with their GPS units to find treasures hidden by other geocachers. If… Read more
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Q & A: Nile River Resources
Question: Are you familiar with any lessons and activities related to the Nile – cataracts, delta or the Aswan dam? This 5th grade social studies teacher has expressed some interest in GIS and I’m trying to provide her some GIS-related activities that go along with her classroom focus. Answer: That is a VERY specific topic. Joseph Kerski… Read more
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Personal Geography # 5: Mapping eBay
Recently, my husband upgraded his truck. In the process he traded in his old truck and another car. Since he likes to dabble in cars, we have a few spare parts around the garage. With the exiting vehicles, he realized that he might make a little spare cash, what my grandmother called “mad money”, on… Read more
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ArcGIS Explorer Desktop 1500
The newest version of ESRI’s free virtual globe is available at http://www.ESRI.com/software/arcgis/explorer/download.html I love this tool for the classroom! This virtual globe is the perfect mix as a first stop for including geospatial technologies into your content! According to http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer/whats-new.html New capabilities of ArcGIS Explorer (build 1500) include: Directly use and optimize image services. Improved support… Read more
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New Version of ArcGIS Explorer Available
Check it out! All the details on their blog. http://blogs.esri.com/Info/blogs/arcgisexplorerblog/archive/2009/08/13/what-s-new-in-arcgis-explorer.aspx Want to go directly to download… http://resources.esri.com/arcgisexplorer/900/index.cfm?fa=download Happy Mapping! http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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New, Free GIS Tools-ArcGIS Explorer 900
Have a look at the latest geo-browser coming from ESRI in August. It updates and enhances the existing ArcGIS Explorer to new heights! I think this tool has some great applications for K-12 education. It goes beyond Google Earth’s capabilities so that students can do some more analysis of map data and content. COOL tools… Read more