These two days will provide the technology experience and curriculum resources to integrate geospatial technology into courses. Participants will gain the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Definition of spatial literacy
Use of spatial literacy to increase critical thinking skills across the curriculum
Use of introductory geospatial technology to a discipline area
Case studies of applied geospatial technology to multiple disciplines—CAD, Health Science, Economics, Urban Planning, etc.
Hands-on GPS field activity (Geocaching, data collection)
Building digital maps with simple tools (Google Earth, OpenStreet Map, ArcGIS Online)
Where to find useful curriculum for a specific discipline
Stipend Information:
Educators residing within the Del Mar College service area of Nueces & San Patricio counties will receive $716 ($125 daily for attending and $54 daily meal per-diem) via stipend.
Educators residing outside the Del Mar College service area of Nueces & San Patricio counties will earn $2000 ($125 daily for attending and $1500 for travel expenses) via stipend.
Stipends will be given to participants at the end of the four-day summer workshop.
Definition of spatial literacy
Use of spatial literacy to increase critical thinking skills across the curriculum
Use of introductory geospatial technology to a discipline area
Case studies of applied geospatial technology to multiple disciplines—CAD, Health Science, Economics, Urban Planning, etc.
Hands-on GPS field activity (Geocaching, data collection)
Building digital maps with simple tools (Google Earth, OpenStreet Map, ArcGIS Online)
Where to find useful curriculum for a specific discipline
Stipend Information:
Educators residing within the Del Mar College service area of Nueces & San Patricio counties will receive $716 ($125 daily for attending and $54 daily meal per-diem) via stipend.
Educators residing outside the Del Mar College service area of Nueces & San Patricio counties will earn $2000 ($125 daily for attending and $1500 for travel expenses) via stipend.
Stipends will be given to participants at the end of the four-day summer workshop.
- Conference
- General Advanced Technological Education