GIS for Beginners: Getting started with DigitalWorlds
Course overview
These events are run in conjunction with the GA's strategic partner, ESRI (UK)
This series of two-day training courses is aimed at teachers who are new to geographic information systems (GIS). You will learn how to integrate GIS into your curriculum and create your own lesson activities using ESRI (UK)'s DigitalWorlds software.
The GIS for Beginners course comprises two full-day sessions. The registration fee includes a folder of delegate materials and access to further online support, plus refreshments and lunch for both days. Apart from some short presentations, the course will involve hands-on use of the software.
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This course has now taken place - contact John Lyon if you'd like to have a bespoke CPD training day delivered in your school.
Who is this course for?
Secondary and post-16 geography teachers new to GIS.
Course date and location
This course has now taken place.
Aims and outcomes
- Outline the difference between visualisation and GIS
- Gain familiarity with the DigitalWorlds software and the ways it can be used to support geographical enquiry and Controlled Assessment tasks
- Allow time for school-based reflection and development of GIS in the curriculum
- Introduce delegates to the online community of GIS users and additional sources of ongoing support
- Introduce the idea of using GIS to tell stories: 'writing the Earth' in different ways
Course programme
The course will run from 09.00-15.30. Full programme details will be sent out to all registered delegates.
Presenter
Experienced GIS instructors from the Geographical Association and ESRI (UK).
Marketing opportunities
If your organisation would like to include an insert in the delegate packs for this event, please contact Lucy Oxley.
Got a question about this course?
Contact the GA's Events Manager Lucy Oxley (0114 296 0088) who will be happy to help.
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3 Comments
Miss Conlan
GA Member
19:03 - 05/02/12
This course is advertised in the Spring edition of the GA magazine and yet the above says that this has already taken place-how can this be?
Lucy Oxley
GA Staff
08:58 - 06/02/12
Dear Lisa
The GIS for Beginners courses are two-day courses, with the first day of last course scheduled for 2 February.
I am sorry you missed out this year. Details were also in the Autumn GA Magazine back in September 2011 and flyers were sent in to all schools too.
We will be running more GIS for Beginner course in October/November so keep an eye out on the website for further details.
Kind regards
Lucy Oxley
Events Manager
Lisa
Guest
18:34 - 13/04/12
Thanks Lucy!
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