Category: arcgis online
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Reading, Writing and Thinking for Any Gadget
I’ve been busy making books accessible in multiple formats over the last few months. My book is now available in digital PDF, Kindle and of course the good ol’ print version. In the coming weeks look for all the Carte Diem Press titles in multiple digital formats for your easy access to geospatial curriculum! The… Read more
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Mapping the Holidays
Today I was thinking about sharing a Christmas map resource. I envisioned maps of trees or Santa’s track for Christmas Eve. I started with ArcGIS Online and typed in the search word “Christmas.” The search result alone gives great ideas on ways to map holiday happenings no matter where you are in the world. Some… Read more
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GIS: Your Spatial “Swiss Army Knife”
Educators need a multi-functional tool that can help teach, repair and assist exploration…a “swiss army knife” kind of educational gadget that can allow students to explore, yet gives teachers the necessary substance in required curriculum and high-stakes testing environments. And, hey… it’s just fun (always an appealing characteristic to wrangly middle schoolers)! I often read… Read more
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Story Maps #2: What’s Your Dinner’s Story?
I love the idea that we are story telling with maps. Most people enjoy a great story. Good stories have a central theme or motif (fancy English teacher word). With a guiding motif, we can add items to our story that express emotion, inform and provoke discussion. In a conversation recently, we were plotting and… Read more
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Story Maps #1: Kids’ Interviews
Grandview Hills Elementary Library Online I just returned from my annual pilgrimage to the Esri Education Users Conference in San Diego, CA. Aside from the lovely weather, the event is full of creative and insightful educators and professionals sharing the cool stuff they are doing. Adding to the fun is the usual catching up and… Read more