Category: GIS in schools
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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
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ASCD 2009 Interview
In March 2009, Dr. Shannon White and I presented at the ASCD Conference in Orlando on using GIS in the Classroom. This posting slipped by me but here it is after the fact… http://ascd.typepad.com/blog/2009/03/geographic-imaging-systems.html We’ll be together again in San Diego next week for the ESRI Education Users Conference (www.esri.com/educ)…come see us! http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Computer Curriculum – GIS for Middle School
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
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ASCD Conference 2009
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
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Spatial Happenings in Hannibal, NY
Kudos to Bob Jones and all his supporters in Hannibal, NY! They’ve launched a great effort to integrate spatial thinking into their schools. Check it out!http://www.hannibalcsd.org/spatial/ELA.htm http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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New Collection of GIS Lessons
We’re happy to announce the publication of the Rural STEM GIS activity collection for AEJEE and ArcGIS. This collection of 12 activities (authored by Barbaree Ash Duke, edited by me and classroom tested by teachers around the country) focuses on middle school science and social studies. Each activity comes with student instructions and worksheet, teacher… Read more
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GIS in Education Articles and Resources
The folks at eSchool News teamed up with ESRI to publish a nice collection of online articles. Have a look:http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/ http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more