by Barbaree | Oct 3, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
It’s finally happened. The two greatest things in the world have finally merged – GIS & chocolate! We are so excited about Nestle’s new contest concept which they are currently testing in the U.K.. It’s W.W.W.W.D. (what Willy Wonka would...
by Barbaree | Oct 2, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog, Super Tuesdays 2012
As you explore election topics in your classroom, don’t be afraid to discuss and debate the issues. Take a simple poll in your classroom to see what topics are meaningful to your students. This mapstory from Esri puts their poll on a map. Be sure to follow the...
by Barbaree | Oct 1, 2012 | Cougar's Corner, Our Blog
Here’s another great resource (Let’s Build with Legos) to get kids of all ages to explore maps! Chrome and Lego have paired up and virtually covered all of Australia and New Zealand with lego mats. You can explore the map and pick out a square on the grid...
by Barbaree | Sep 28, 2012 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
A recommendation for this app was sent in by Joseph Kerski from ESRI. We love it – thanks for the heads up Joseph! “Install WhatWasThere and your iPhone or iPod Touch becomes a portable portal into the past! After launch, the app will detect where you are...
by Barbaree | Sep 27, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Social media maps are a tool that can instantly connect your students to trends in current events. By leveraging them you give them an identifiable context for news as it’s happening in their world. Below is an intro to an excellent, in-depth tutorial on...