James Madison University

Agenda

Saturday, June 30

8:00-9:00am Check in, Registration, & Poster Setup
9:00-9:15am  Introduction
9:15-10:15am  

Keynote:

Lyn Malone, award winning teacher, trainer, author in the use of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing technologies in the classroom.

10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30

Workshop Sessions:

  1. Martin Schmidt (teacher)—Using Geospatial Technology for Place-Based Connections for Any Science Education Discipline.
  2. Kelly Johnston (UVa Scholar’s Lab)—All Maps are Lies!
11:45-12:45pm Lunch
1:00-3:00pm

Computer Workshops:

  1. David Webb (Virginia Western Community College)—GIS is Everywhere! Spatially Demonstrate Course Content Using Free Mapping Tools.
  2. Chris Gist (UVa Scholar’s Lab)—DIY Aerial Photography Using Balloons and Kites
3:00-3:15pm   Break
3:15-3:45pm Poster Sessions
3:45-4:45pm  

Workshop Sessions:

  1. Fred Hoffman (Roanoke Valley Governor’s School)—Satellite Data as a GIS Data Source
  2. York Grow (Earth Vector Systems)—GPS Technology Review: Beyond iPhone and Google Maps to GPS for Mobile GIS
4:45-5:00pm Closing
5:30pm Dinner/Conference Picnic

Sunday, July 1

9:00-9:30am  

Workshop Sessions:

  1. Rebecca Gentry (Herndon HS Teacher)—Map Analysis: An Introductory Activity for Identifying Spatial Patterns
  2. Mara Chen & Dan Harris (Salisbury University)—Blending GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing Techniques to Enhance School Math Education
9:30-10:00am

Workshop Sessions:

  1. Elizabeth Langran (Marymount University)—Geospatial Technology’s Role in Global Citizenship Education
  2. TBA
10:00-12:00pm

Computer Sessions:

  1. Mike Krimmer (Northern Virginia Community College)—I Didn’t Know You Could Do That! Tips and Tricks with Geodatabases.
  2. Shannon White (University of Missouri)—TBA
    Bob Kolvoord (James Madison University)—New Activities with Remote Sensing
12:00-12:30pm     Conference Wrap-up