I had one of my readers send me a link to a blog post on Google Earth for Educators. There is some great information here for those who may be seeking to use Google Earth in the classroom. The blog post has compiled a variety of links on various ways to use Google Earth. The [...]
In my efforts to push GIS and Geospatial Technology, I jump on ever opportunity to tell other about my passion for GIS. In correlation with the 2009 Geography Awareness Week, I participated in my local GIS Day event and also presented at a high school. At the GIS Day event I worked a booth at [...]
If you are wanting to find out how to get involved with the SkillsUSA Geospatial Technology Contest check out this webinar being done by the GeoTech Center. Amy Ballard of Central New Mexico Community College will be doing the presentation. Central New Mexico placed 2nd and 3rd in 2009; and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in [...]
I just came across a blog post by VerySpatial informing that the K-12 schools in West Virginia are getting a 3 year license for ESRI software. Since this is unoffical news, the extent of the software availability is unknown.
I personally think this is an awesome opportunity. GIS has great potential as a learning tool in the [...]
As I am from North Carolina, I would like to brag on one of our area teachers for winning the Ancient Rome 3D Curriculum Competition. Amy Rechtiene of Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, North Carolina won in the Grades 9-12 division. Her lesson was A Tour of Rome Fit for an Emperor.
I find it [...]
