A project originally funded by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) with an Innovative Geography Teaching Grant to develop teaching ideas for using Google Earth in the Geography classroom, expanded to include ArcGIS Online in 2014
Thursday, October 11, 2018
IAPS - GIS course
This course may be of interest to some readers of the blog.
IAPS Geography – Geographic Information System (GIS) for Prep Schools which is due to take place on Thursday 29 November 2018 at Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1DE
The aim of this course is to make the purpose of GIS representation clearer for teaching Years 5, 6,7 and 8. Delegates will discover how simple GIS skills will help prepare pupils moving to senior schools have the relevant skills. Following an introduction to GIS, there will be practical sessions using the specialised computer room in Abingdon School’s Geography Department.
Delegates will take away new ideas on how they can use GIS in their geography lessons and how mapping and the use of GIS can enhance their pupils’ geographical knowledge and understanding.
Full programme and map is attached for your information.
For further details or to book online please visit https://iaps.uk/courses/detail/1341/
Friday, October 05, 2018
ArcGIS: a new free how-to guide
This free resource can be obtained from TES Resources.
We have created a new starter resource for ArcGIS Online - Developing knowledge, skills and confidence with ArcGIS Online. Its a PowerPoint with short how-to videos, good for teachers+students https://t.co/d5iCzbMTM2— Jason Sawle (@GIS4Schools) October 4, 2018
We hope its useful#geographyteacher #GIS #Edtech #free4schools pic.twitter.com/FSlv9GxOYs
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