[ISTATALK-L] GIS and GPS classes for educators!

[Ed Gorny <egorny@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Have you heard the term
?Geospatial
Technologies? surfacing across Illinois yet? If you
haven?t, you will be hearing about it soon across the educational
technology pipelines of Illinois. As educators and consultants in these
areas, we are actively involved with this plan for Illinois? educational
future.  Here are some opportunities to learn these technologies,
please share this with those who are interested.
GIS2GPS Team

Have GPS Will Travel Class,
Dickson Mounds Museum,
June 12-14, 2007
Experience the ultimate introductory level GPS hands-on workshop for
educators. This class is for all grade 3 - 12 educators who wish to learn
what GPS is and how to use it as a tool with their students in the
classroom. Teachers will learn what GPS is, how to work with a GPS unit,
initialize it, program it, collect data, enter data, clear data and how
it is used in the real world and why it is important in education. Topics
include Geocaching, Confluence and Scavenger Hunts will be covered and
experienced in the class. Also what is possible with GPS data will be
explored and demonstrated in terms of mapping.
http://www.gis2gps.com/newclasses/2007classes/2007JuneDMMhavegpswilltravel.htm

GPS2GIS Adventure
July 16 - 19, 2007
This class is a fast approach to both GIS and GPS for 3 - 12 educators
who want a direct approach to using GIS, GPS and its related resources
with their students in the classroom. Teachers will learn what GIS and
GPS are about, why it is important in education, and ways of implementing
this technology into their school curriculum.
http://www.gis2gps.com/newclasses/2007classes/Julygps2gisadventureHavana.htm

Have GPS Will Travel Class,
Dickson Mounds Museum,
August 7-9, 2007
Experience the ultimate introductory level GPS hands-on workshop for
educators. This class is for all grade 3 - 12 educators who wish to learn
what GPS is and how to use it as a tool with their students in the
classroom. Teachers will learn what GPS is, how to work with a GPS unit,
initialize it, program it, collect data, enter data, clear data and how
it is used in the real world and why it is important in education. Topics
include Geocaching, Confluence and Scavenger Hunts will be covered and
experienced in the class. Also what is possible with GPS data will be
explored and demonstrated in terms of mapping.
http://www.gis2gps.com/newclasses/2007classes/2007AugDMMhavegpswilltravel.htm

If you want to hold one of the above classes at your ROE, TLC or
school district, please contact us for more information about these great
opportunities for your teachers to learn about these cutting edge
technologies.
Contact: team@xxxxxxxxxxx
www.gis2gps.com

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                          Edward T Gorny                      

          GIS & GPS Educational Consultant   

             ESRI K-12 Authorized Trainer          

               http://WWW.GIS2GPS.COM

              email: "egorny@xxxxxxxxxxx"                        

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