Online Graduate Certificate in Spatial Literacy for Educators

A NEW opportunity for educators from a leading institution that also offers full Masters Programs in GIS and more! Check it out:

www.redlands.edu/spatialliteracy

(877) 299-7547

"The Cloud!" - Why the Web GIS Revolution is so Exciting

And a sneak peak into the soon-to-be-available capabilities of ArcGIS Online that will allow you to publish and share your own data.

Link: Intelligent WebMaps and ArcGIS Online

If you could share data online, what would it be?

Hawaii Clean Energy Hawaii STEM iPad App

Get the Hawaii Clean Energy Hawaii STEM iPad App Now!
In celebration of EARTH DAY and in honor of teachers, students, and parents worldwide, download the Clean Energy Hawaii STEM iPad App from iTunes on April 22nd!

Download iTunes Now: http://bit.ly/CleanEnergyHawaii

Watch it You Tube: http://bit.ly/CleanEnergyHawaiiVideo

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Free only for a limited time

A Place for Everything: Geographic Analysis and Geospatial Tech in Schools

Excellent article by Charlie Fitzpatrick, ESRI Education Manager, now in The Geography Teacher, a publication of the National Council for Geographic Education. The article is available free for reading online or downloading.

How do you encourage students to use geographic analysis and geospatial technology in your school and/or community?

FREE ArcGIS 10 Training Seminars!

ESRI provides free online training for ArcGIS Version 10:

Check out:
ArcGIS 10 Deployment: Download, Installation, and Authorization (US) http://training.esri.com/acb2000/showdetl.cfm?DID=6&Product_ID=978

Using ArcMap in 10 http://training.esri.com/acb2000/showdetl.cfm?did=6&Product_id=969

Editing in ArcGIS 10 http://training.esri.com/acb2000/showdetl.cfm?DID=6&Product_ID=975

Videos - GIS in the Classroom

New ESRI Videos on how to incorporate GIS in your classroom instruction!

http://esriurl.com/gisinschools1

Microsoft has selected ArcGIS as a foundation for viewing geospatial information within the DataMarket

"Esri has partnered with Microsoft to offer a set of features that contribute to and enhance the usability of the Windows Azure DataMarket. These features include online applications that query and map geographic data from the DataMarket, online analysis tools and a collection of premium demographic datasets.

Among the data available in the DataMarket, Esri's Updated Demographics (2010/2015) data provides the industry's most accurate population, housing, and income variables.

Windows Azure DataMarket is a cloud service that provides a global marketplace for delivering high quality information in a consistent manner" -http://www.esri.com/software/landing_pages/microsoft/azure.html

For more information, please visit esri.com/azure/datamarket.

Free Educational Posters - Satellite Images!

East View Cartographic is offering free posters that show satellite images of famous places.

Could make a great gift or classroom decoration. Places include Yellowstone, Mt. Everest, the World Cup stadiums the Moon and others.
http://www.poster.evcfamousplaces.com/

Geospatial Revolution Web Movie Series - MUST SEE!

We previously posted the trailer for the Penn State Public Broadcasting series in the works called "The Geospatial Revolution Project". Well, Episode 1 is out!

As of Septebmer 15, 2010, you may view Episode 1 here:
http://geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/

Have you already used the trailer your classroom? Please share.

Connect with a GeoMentor

Wish you had access to a GIS expert that can help you or your students tackle a GIS stumbling block? You CAN with ESRI's GeoMentor program!

Find a GeoMentor anywhere in the world or right here in Hawaii who can help you TODAY - for free!
For more information visit the GeoMentor website:

http://edcommunity.esri.com/geomentor/index.cfm

Register for free on ESRI's website to obtain your own global ID, then you can begin searching for a mentor and getting the help you need. GIS Experts are eagerly awaiting your email! Establish a relationship with a GeoMentor to help you indefinitely!

ArcGIS for the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad! FREE

Devices with the iOS can download ESRI's ArcGIS App FREE!

"ArcGIS for iOS allows you to navigate maps, collect and report data, and perform GIS analysis."

For more information or to download the new App, visit:
http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/ios/overview.html

Are you using iOS devices in your classroom or school? If so, please let us know how you might integrate this new app from ESRI.

Remote Sensing Lessons from AmericaView

Engage your students in Remote Sensing

Visit this website to download lessons appropriate for your grade level:
http://earthobservationday.com/pages/resources-eodaylessonplans.htm

These lessons were developed by AmericaView to support celebration of Earth Observation Day.

AmericaView Website:
http://www.americaview.org/
Earth Observation Day Website:
http://www.earthobservationday.com/

What are other ways to integrate remote sensing into K12 classrooms?

Interior Continues Leadership Role in Land Remote Sensing Under National Space Policy Announced by the President

“Land remote sensing is a crucial tool in our efforts to develop broad, effective, holistic approaches to both mitigate and adapt to the environmental challenges of our day,” said Castle, who oversees Interior’s Water and Science agencies, including the U.S. Geological Survey. “In addition, remote sensing has critical event-specific uses, for example, in closely monitoring the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and establishing baseline and post-spill conditions.”

Read more....

http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/Interior-Continues-Leadership-Role-in-Land-Remote-Sensing-Under-National-Space-Policy-Announced-by-the-President.cfm

How has remote sensoring helped your community?

Sites for GIS Energy Data

Looking for data sets for Hawaii or beyond on Solar, Wind, or Geothermal energy potential and/or other energy data?

NREL GIS Data Download
http://www.nrel.gov/gis/cfm/input.cfm

NREL Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC)
http://www.nrel.gov/rredc/

Open Energy Info
http://en.openei.org/wiki/Main_Page

US Energy Information Administration
http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelrenewable.html

GIS Data for Hawaii - A MUST SEE

Looking for Data to Download specific to Hawaii?
This is one of the best sources!

The Hawaii Statewide GIS Program hosts downloadable data sets on everything from Ahupua'a to Census Data to Elevation Contours, some statewide, some island-wide. This is every Hawaii GIS User's dream come true! A MUST SEE!

http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/gis/

From the homepage, click on GIS Data in the lefthand side bar. From there, download, unzip, and begin your spatial analysis of Hawaii within your GIS desktop software!

GeoMentor Program

GeoMentors are Ready and Waiting to Help Hawaii Educators!

"National Geographic and ESRI have created a new program to inspire educators and community members to work together to improve student learning. People who use geography in their work can help educators and youth see the world in new ways. The GeoMentor program is designed to inspire volunteers to work with a teacher or youth club leader to help kids see, use, and do more geography in and out of classrooms."

Register on the GeoMentor Website TODAY!
It's free, easy, and will immediately give you access to a list of the hundreds of GeoMentors waiting to be of service to an educator like you!!
http://edcommunity.esri.com/geomentor/

Receive Valuable GeoTech Tips from a Listserv!

The EDGIS Listserv

For more information on how to receive valuable tips and information on GIS in K16 Education, visit the TERC EDGIS Information page here:

https://list.terc.edu/mailman/listinfo/edgis