Maps are NOT just for geography! Who hasn't used GPS? Google Maps? Google Earth? Google Streetview? Some teachers are using these tools with their students, in all grades and classes. Google is not the only map service. ArcGIS Online is a service provided by Esri which is "the" company for providing professional GIS services. Esri also has an extensive educational support division. This Minds of Media station provides information about the use of GIS in education and time for you to tinker with ArcGIS Online to discover the world!
What is GIS? - an overview of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and it's use in education
Tinkering - a wide variety of hands on activities
If you have questions or want to discuss curriculum / technology issues, your hosts are here to help!
Peter McAsh - A recently retired educator with Avon Maitland District School Board. Interested in integration of technology into all areas of the curriculum. Used ArcGIS Online with his Grade 9 Academic Geography students.
Caroline Tiegs - A K-12 Education Resource Developer with Esri Canada, Education and Research. Caroline creates curriculum connected resources for K-12 teachers using both ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online. In addition to supporting K-12 teachers with technical questions and support in their teaching.
What is GIS? - an overview of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and it's use in education
Tinkering - a wide variety of hands on activities
If you have questions or want to discuss curriculum / technology issues, your hosts are here to help!
Peter McAsh - A recently retired educator with Avon Maitland District School Board. Interested in integration of technology into all areas of the curriculum. Used ArcGIS Online with his Grade 9 Academic Geography students.
Caroline Tiegs - A K-12 Education Resource Developer with Esri Canada, Education and Research. Caroline creates curriculum connected resources for K-12 teachers using both ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online. In addition to supporting K-12 teachers with technical questions and support in their teaching.