[Yr7-10it] classroom geospatial technologies

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

http://www.eschoolnews.com/emails/esn/0318ResourceCenter.htm 

Learn how GIS is being integrated into the classroom ..

When most people hear of geospatial technologies such as geographic 
information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote 
sensing (RS) tools, they often think about car navigational systems or 
mapping tools.

These applications can also be used as learning tools in the classroom. 

Educators are using geospatial tools to help students think spatially; an 
increasingly important skill used in hundreds of today's jobs ..

To help educators integrate GIS and other geospatial technologies into 
classrooms & district offices, eSchool News has assembled this invaluable 
collection of stories, best practices, and other resources to further 
enhance your arsenal of teaching tools.. 

See: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/

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Cheers,
Stephen