Category: GIS in Education
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Sketch-A-Map and 20 Minute GIS Presentations- Ready!
Thanks for everyone who supported our efforts! Great crowds at all the sessions! The pdfs and resources are ready for you to download. See you at the next GeoTech! http://www.barbareeduke.com/downloads/downloads.htm#GeoTech_2010 http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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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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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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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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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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Pirates off the port bow! A new GIS activity
We’re pleased to announce new additions to the Rural STEM GIS curriculum collection (http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html): 1. We’ve added a new activity on Global Piracy 2. We’ve ported all of the activities in the collection to MyWorld (so now you can choose ArcMap, AEJEE or MyWorld versions). Bob Kolvoord and Barbaree Ash Duke Bob Kolvoord, Ph.D. Professor,… Read more
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Does GIS matter?
If you’re reading my blog, you know I think GIS matters and has applications across our lives and classrooms, but this fellow does a nice job saying it. Check out his blog at http://www.vector1media.com/dialogue/perspectives/10372-so-dudedoes-gis-really-matter-anyhowwhy . http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Geography: Where Dead Authors and Dusty Books Come to Life
“Why do I need to know this?” How often have you heard that question? Geography is not the first–reach resource for most English Language Arts(ELA) teachers, but I’ve found the use of geospatial technology quite powerful with my students. As one of my 7th graders said, “Everything’s mappable, Mrs. Duke!” How do you teach your… Read more
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GIS Day at St. Paul’s
What a great day to introduce GIS to the faculty at Saint Paul’s School Covington, LA in Covington, LA! The focus of the presentation was “expanding your borders.” The staff experienced an overview of GIS which included What is GIS?, GIS tools, GIS in the classroom and GIS for School Projects and Community Service. We… Read more