Upcoming Events - Web-Mapping

May 8, 2008 , 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Brief Introduction

For faculty, technologists, and librarians from the University of Richmond and other participating colleges who are interested in learning how easy-to-use, intuitive web-mapping and virtual globe applications can be used to develop spatially or geographically-based curricula. (5 program units. Liaisons' deadline: Friday, April 4, 2008)

Level

Appropriate for all levels of experience

Description

Web-based mapping tools like Google Earth are changing the way we understand our world by promoting spatial thinking and visual literacy. Across the disciplines, teachers can use a visual or spatial approach as an analytic framework for curricular materials that brings key perspectives and points to students’ attention that may be missed otherwise. Since these tools do not require lengthy training, they can be easily integrated into curricula and research. Participants in this workshop will learn how easy-to-use, intuitive web-mapping and virtual globe applications can be used to develop spatially or geographically-based curricula. For example, web-mapping allows teachers and their students to

• create two-dimensional place maps with applications that turn mapping programs into social software (Wayfaring, Platial, GPS Visualizer, and many others);
• access census data maps through the American Fact Finder, Social Explorer, and others; and
• use and customize virtual globes (Google Earth and NASA's World Wind) as learning tools.

Participants will leave with a plan for integrating spatial and geographic thinking into their teaching and research.

This workshop is available through NITLE's Workshops-to-Go program, which delivers professional development opportunities for faculty and academic support staff directly to participating campuses. Contact your campus liaison to explore options for bringing a Workshop-to-Go to your campus. Liaisons may order Workshops-to-Go by contacting Rebecca Davis.

How to Participate

Interested faculty and staff from participating colleges: To participate in this workshop, please contact your campus liaison. Your campus liaison will select your campus's nominees and send their names to NITLE. Nominees will receive further information from NITLE about the registration process.

Deadline

Liaisons from participating colleges should complete the nomination process no later than Friday, April 4, 2008. Participation is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact (program)

For more information about this workshop, please contact Sean Connin.

Contact (logistics)

For logistical questions, please contact Terri Coahran.

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