MOOC: Skills for the Digital Earth

MOOC: Skills for the Digital Earth

The \”Skills for the Digital Earth\” MOOC (massively open online course) is appropriate for GIS newbies and also includes more advanced modules for those seasoned GISers. This MOOC is offered by Elmhurst College and sponsored by the GeoTech Center. FREE...
Visit the Winter Weather Center Online

Visit the Winter Weather Center Online

AccuWeather has generated an incredible collection of maps ans stories about our severe winter weather this year. Here are some of our favorite resources from their list: Greatest Great Lakes Ice Coverage Since 1979 Cold Breaks Long-Standing March Record Lows Current...
How GPS Units Actually Work

How GPS Units Actually Work

At GISetc, we work with GPS units, a lot! We looked online for a video that explained how they work for a student and found this excellent animation from Brainpop. Enjoy! At GISetc.com we curate and bring you the best geography and science resources from the web. We...
Stargazing Gallery: February 2014

Stargazing Gallery: February 2014

Space.com is a wonderful resource for monthly photos, maps and articles about what to look for in our night skies. Click here for the February 2014 gallery which has the complete overview. They also have excellent expanded articles about some of the upcoming...