NYSCATE 2007 Podcasting

The Quest for Success

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Resources Available at the NYS GIS Clearinghouse

Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Resources Available at the NYS GIS Clearinghouse

Presenter: John JB Borst

The NYS GIS Coordination Program facilitates GIS data development and sharing across New York. An overview will be provided of GIS and the many FREE resources available at the NYS GIS Clearinghouse http://www.nysgis.state.ny.us, including aerial photographs, GIS data, user groups, lesson plans, a GIS Help Desk & more.

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Integrating GIS/GPS Into Your Curriculum

Title: Integrating GIS/GPS Into Your Curriculum

Presenter: Bill Fisher

GIS/GPS can be utilized to enhance students' critical thinking and problem solving skills. GIS software and resources will be used to illustrate the power of spatial data analysis. Participants will learn how to use portable GPS units to locate school-based geocaches and collect data for analysis using Google Earth and similar GIS programs.

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