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Dr. Ted Snow, Geoff Hunt (PI), Elizabeth Hirsh (Co-PI)

GIS Faculty Institute NSF ATE #0903296 Interactive Workshop on Spatial Technologies September 17, 2010 - Denver, CO. Dr. Ted Snow, Geoff Hunt (PI), Elizabeth Hirsh (Co-PI). GIS Faculty Institute. Institute Format:

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Dr. Ted Snow, Geoff Hunt (PI), Elizabeth Hirsh (Co-PI)

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  1. GIS Faculty InstituteNSF ATE #0903296Interactive Workshop on Spatial TechnologiesSeptember 17, 2010 - Denver, CO Dr. Ted Snow, Geoff Hunt (PI), Elizabeth Hirsh (Co-PI)

  2. GIS Faculty Institute • Institute Format: • Fall 2009- Faculty train and develop GIS skills; develop GIS lesson for Spring classes • 2010- Faculty test GIS “modules” in at least one class section

  3. Biology • Whale shark migration patterns

  4. English Composition • Ethiopian immigration patterns in Aurora • exercise for students to better understand different types of data and how to incorporate data into writing.

  5. Computer Information Systems • Introduce CIS students to GIS concepts and then apply the concepts learned. • create a virtual tour of the CCA campuses.

  6. Anthropology • students plot archaeological sites in Aurora and interpret findings with GIS

  7. GIS Institute Findings: During Training

  8. GIS Institute Findings: After Training

  9. Best Aspects of GIS Faculty Institute • Interdisciplinary Approach: • collaborative work with peers • sharing ideas • Working with a trained instructor • Exploring existing GIS projects • Mapping • Creating maps from data points • Developing related graphic and technical content

  10. Interim Recommendations • For future faculty trainings: • team approach to projects • full-time GIS expert on staff • teach GIS in context • need better access to data sets

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