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Fun with GIS #32: It's All in the Questions

My last two blogs have been about GIS as a " powertool for STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics] education " or GIS as an analytical tool for STEM . As exciting as it is to work with powerful tools and skilled users, it's even more enjoyable Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:00 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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Fun with GIS #31: GIS = Analyzing STEM

My blog last week was about GIS as a " powertool for STEM education ." In preparing for GIS Day , Geography Awareness Week , and the Virginia STEM Education Conference , and bearing in mind the recently released federal funds for education known as " Read More...
Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 10:00 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and …….. Flickr? Oh My!

Among its many powerful features, ArcGIS Explorer (AGX) can display GeoRSS data – a data stream containing geography and attribute information. One of the most compelling features of GeoRSS is it’s ability to be readily created, allowing websites to display Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 9:18 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

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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Earth Science Week 2009

October 11-17 is Earth Science Week ("ESW"), organized by the American Geological Institute . The purpose is to encourage people to learn about the natural world and examine the geosciences. This year, particular attention is being given to climate. ESRI Read More...
Posted Monday, October 12, 2009 8:16 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

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

Fun with GIS #27: Exploring Climate Change

One cool thing about being an educator is that there's no end of subjects that matter. One cool thing about being a geographer is seeing the ways in which all things are related. And one cool thing about being a techie in the 21st century is that there Read More...
Posted Monday, September 14, 2009 4:20 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

EdCommunity Case Studies Released

The ESRI GIS Education Community unveiled the Case Studies collection this week. These case studies are rich, real-world stories of GIS in education – across several educational categories. These stories represent best practices of GIS planning, implementation Read More...
Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:12 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments

President Obama's Speech on STEM

The text of President Obama’s speech on science, innovation, and STEM education at the National Academies has been released. See: http://www.pkal.org/documents/PresidentalAddressSTEMEducation.cfm The National Academies is posting audio, video, and photos Read More...
Posted Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:44 AM by tbaker | 0 Comments
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