by Barbaree | Aug 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
We’re putting the FUN back in geospatial fundamentals! We’ve created an entire collection of humorous science, teaching and geospatial goodies – buttons, stickers, jewelry and more! We designed our swag with you in mind – a group of people who are passionate...
by Barbaree | Jul 26, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
The search for longitude was a problem so complex that it challenged the best minds of its time for centuries. NOVA explored this complex mapping problem in a special (embedded below). Their website is rich with free resources and information for teachers.
by Barbaree | Jul 22, 2011 | Our Blog, Press & Testimonials
After years of work with communities in Costa Rica, we have released our first title (our popular activity workbook, GOING PLACES IN GPS) in SPANISH! [gravityform id=2 name=Going Places with GPS – NOW in Spanish]
by Barbaree | Jul 15, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, Free Resources, Our Blog
By using Sheppard Software’s learning games, you will gain a permanant mental map of South & Central America, its states, capitals, and geography. This knowledge is the key to learning more about the wonderful world around you. CLICK HERE to play and learn about...
by Barbaree | Jul 8, 2011 | Apps We Love, Our Blog
Since GISetc is headquartered in \”tornado alley\” – we love our weather apps! This free radar app will center over your location and provide you with accurate, real time weather scans. Now in the top 5 most popular weather applications, with over...
by Barbaree | Jul 8, 2011 | Conferences, Our Blog, Presentation & Conference Archives
Esri Education User Conference July 9–12, 2011 in San Diego, CA Join your fellow GIS enthusiasts at the Esri Education User Conference. You\’ll learn how GIS supports inquiry based learning and promotes critical thinking for students at all levels. Explore new...
by Barbaree | Jul 7, 2011 | Our Blog, Presentation & Conference Archives
Ed Community Web Mapping A list of links to free online mapping tools from the ESRI GIS Education Community. Includes: ArcGIS.com, ArcGIS Explorer Online, Sketch-A-Map, Elevation Profile Map Tool, Landsat Viewers, Zipcode Lookup, USGS Water Resources, NASA Earth...
by Barbaree | Jul 2, 2011 | Our Blog, Presentation & Conference Archives
Houston Career Readiness Collaborative Virtual Earths for Science Inquiry – an overview of GIS in education with a wealth of information exploring biodiversity, conservation, species mapping, physical and earth science mapping and more. Special emphasis on integrating...
by Barbaree | Jul 1, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
An old 18-foot truck is about to become a valuable resource for school children learning about sustainable gardening, thanks to two entrepreneurs from New York who are converting it into a mobile greenhouse. The truck will transform into an education center and travel...
by Barbaree | Jul 1, 2011 | Conferences, Our Blog, Presentation & Conference Archives
DDP School Demographics Conference GIS transforms students into 21st century learners while stimulating teachers to become highly qualified. Explore our latest presentation about the importance of and tactics for integrating GIS technologies into your...
by Barbaree | Jun 26, 2011 | Our Blog, Past Training
GIS & FIELD TOOLS TRAINING: Bismarck 2011 June 20-24 2011 click here for the registration forms for Bismarck 2011 Geospatial technologies are recognized as one of the three highest growth industries in the US today. Learn how to incorporate the tools of this trade...
by Barbaree | Jun 24, 2011 | Apps We Love, Free Resources, Our Blog
With funding from the MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with HASTAC, the WildLab piloted a program in NYC schools that engaged learners in real scientific data collection. Using iPhones, over 500 5th- through 12th-grade students collected thousands of GPS-tagged...
by Barbaree | Jun 6, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, Free Resources, Our Blog
By using Sheppard Software\’s learning games, you will gain a permanant mental map of Mexico, its states, capitals, and geography. This knowledge is the key to learning more about the wonderful world around you. CLICK HERE to play and learn about...
by Barbaree | Jun 1, 2011 | Cougar's Corner, Free Resources, Our Blog
The Map Room is a blog that points to maps, map collections, map-related resources, and material about maps on the web. Anything that fits under that rubric, from medieval mappæ mundi to satellite imagery, and from topo maps to Tolkien, is fair game. We love the ART...
by Barbaree | Jun 1, 2011 | Our Blog, Press & Testimonials
We have introduced product bundles into our shop to give you BIG savings on our GIS classroom essentials. Be sure to browse all the different combinations and price points we have available. Some bundles include software and digital content as well as printed texts....
by Barbaree | May 31, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
SYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian town pulled all bottled water from its shelves Saturday and replaced it with refillable bottles in what is believed to be a world-first ban. Hundreds of people marched through the picturesque rural town of Bundanoon to mark the first day...
by Barbaree | May 30, 2011 | Newsletter Archives, Our Blog
We published our Spring Resource Broadcast today, summarizing our quarterly free resources and GeoSpatial news. Click here or scan and follow the qr code off your mobile device to view our broadcast. Click here to subscribe to our broadcast feed.
by Barbaree | May 26, 2011 | Apps We Love, Cougar's Corner, Our Blog
The Ultimate World Quiz makes learning fun and easy. Why buy multiple apps when you can have one that does it all? This app combines both game play with a reference resource of facts on every country in the world into one easy to use application.
by Barbaree | May 25, 2011 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Globe GENIE is somewhat random but pretty cool way to get students excited about other places in the world. The folks at MIT have done it again!
by Barbaree | May 23, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Some of the world’s most sophisticated technology is being used to protect indigenous people who’ve entirely avoided the industrial world. By studying satellite photographs of Paraguayan forests inhabited by still-uncontacted aboriginal tribes, activists have spotted...
