Professional Development Event
This exclusive professional learning event will give you the skills necessary to bring sophisticated GIS technology into your classroom. Early registration and payment is advised, places at each venue limited to 30 participants.
Thanks to Esri Australia’s GIS for Schools Program, Australian teachers can now request free access to Esri’s industry-leading GIS technology to extend learning opportunities.
The GIS for Schools Program includes free access to ArcGIS Online, classroom learning material, and professional development.
Please bring your own device and one current unit of work on the day.
PROGRAM:
SESSION 1 – Introduction to GIS What is GIS? Why should I use it? Presenter: Skye Rodgers
SESSION 2 – Collecting data with GIS It’s as easy as Survey123. Presenter: Skye Rodgers
SESSION 3 – Making Maps! How to create and share apps and maps with ArcGIS Online
How to use ArcGIS Online + planning for an existing unit. Presenter: Skye Rodgers
SESSION 4 – Other GIS resources for the geography classroom. Presenter: Lorraine Chaffer
SESSION 5 – Story Maps (Maitland and Sydney venues only). Presenter: Skye Rodgers