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Fun with GIS #30: GIS = Powertool for STEM

I spent last week at the annual conference of the State Educational Technology Directors Association . Participants and speakers talked about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to the point that I wished I had a nickel for every Read More...
Posted Monday, November 09, 2009 9:06 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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GIS Is Key to 21st Century Skills

Educational researchers and policymakers increasingly call for “21st Century skills.” What exactly are these skills, and why are they important for education? One advocacy organization focused on this is the Partnership for 21st Century Skills , which Read More...
Posted Friday, October 02, 2009 7:06 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

Join ESRI EdUC-UC Panel: GeoCareers, Education, and the Future

ESRI EdUC-UC Panel: GeoCareers, Education, and the Future Geospatial technologies and their uses in everyday life are more pervasive than ever. Are there enough geoworkers to handle the present and future needs? What kinds of educational skill sets do Read More...
Posted Sunday, July 12, 2009 3:24 PM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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New 21st Century Technology Education Report Offers Vision and Actions

Last week I had the pleasure of participating in the State Educational Technology Directors Association 's (SETDA) fall Leadership Summit and Education Forum . This organization brings together the technology leaders of each state and a body of public, Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 13, 2007 6:07 PM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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