Category: online mapping
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Q & A: How do I add *.gpx files from my gps unit to an online map?
Charlie Fitzpatrick presented an excellent webinar last night! One of the things that he demonstrated was adding GPS (*.gpx) files to an online map. An attendee asked me for some detailed instructions, so here you go. It’s REALLY easy to do! In Esri’s Map Viewer: Drag and Drop Go to arcgis.com. Click Map at the top.… 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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ArcGIS Explorer Online How-To Guide
If you’re searching for a nice how-to document on using the Esri ArcGIS Explorer Online tool, then point your browser over to the University of Redlands. They have done a nice job with most of the basic functions that you would want to use with students. http://www.institute.redlands.edu/lens/downloads/guides/ArcGIS_Explorer_Online_extended_quickguide.pdf http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Teach Reading and Writing with Geospatial Technologies
Reading, Writing and Thinking Around the Globe: Geospatial Technologies for the English Language Arts and Beyond by Barbaree Ash Duke If you’re looking for realistic ideas for implementing 21stCentury tools into your classroom, then this is the book for you. Harness the power of online mapping, virtual globes and online content! Spotlighted areas, reading and writing, foster… Read more
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Climate Change: See the Data!
This project offers a great way to integrate GIS and geospatial technologies with just your internet browser. Use this website to enhance your classroom discussion of climate change! http://www.climatewizard.org Here’s some additional information that might be helpful to that discussion: http://www.esri.com/library/bestpractices/climate-change.pdf http://gisined.blogspot.com http://www.barbareeduke.com Read more
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Easy "Make a Map" GIS
ESRI?s new Make a Map application lets you zoom in on any area of the U.S. and select from 7 different demographic layers. Then you can link to the map you have made or embed it in your own Web page.Enter a location, select a layer, resize the map, and share the map: http://mapapps.esri.com/create-map/index.html http://gisined.blogspot.com… Read more