Free Online Class: Teaching with GIS
Teaching with GIS: Introduction to Using GIS in the Classroom from ESRI Training List price: Free/Length: 3 hours Today’s students embrace technology outside the classroom, and, when used effectively, technology is an excellent tool to engage students inside the...SWAG Spotlight: Wine and Gift Labels
We are excited to introduce a new product in our SWAG shop – wine & gift labels! These are the coolest sticker sheets ever, with tons of creative uses. WINE & GIFT LABELS: What does your wine say about you? The label on a wine bottle is just as important...Apps We Love: VideoScience
VideoScience is an app with agrowing library of over 80 hands-on Science lessons that are great for home and the classroom. These short videos demonstrate inexpensive and easy to recreate experiments that are designed to inspire and excite kids of all ages....GeoTech Spotlight: Speaker, Mireya Mayor
We are blessed to have not one but TWO amazing featured lecturers booked for GeoTech 2012! Keep an eye on the blog for monthly GeoTech spotlights, sharing more information on the upcoming event. We hope to see you there! {click here for registration info} Mireya...
Made From a Map: Get Puzzled
Here is a wonderful (and easy – we love easy!) map project! Perfect for puzzles with a piece or two missing or for transforming a ho-hum puzzle into an awe-inspiring gift! Pick out a map puzzle with medium to large pieces – maps of the US, of Europe, etc....Apps We Love: wikiHOOD
What are the most important sights to see around me? What do others find interesting here? Is there a museum, a castle, a park or church nearby? What persons are related to this place? Did a historic battle happen at this place? Wikihood knows the answers to questions...Explore with EXPLORE!
Explore is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, they creates a snapshot of our planet – the best of it’s nature and humanity. Rich with...Call for Presentations for EdUC: due January 2013
Share Your Knowledge at the Esri Education Conference, the Ultimate Event for GIS Education! The call for papers form is now live at: http://www.esri.com/events/educ/participate/presentations.html deadline Jan 13, 2012 As an educator using GIS, you know the benefits...Costa Rica Field Based GIS Training 2012: Sustainable Development
Costa Rica: June 30 – July 8 We are eager to invite teachers of all levels to build their technology skills and experience sustainable development in Costa Rica. You will discover lush tropical environments ranging from rainforest, grasslands, rivers, foothills,...