GIS Faculty Institute NSF ATE # Interactive Workshop on Spatial Technologies September 17, Denver, CO Dr. Ted Snow, Geoff Hunt (PI), Elizabeth Hirsh (Co-PI)
GIS Faculty Institute Institute Format: –Fall Faculty train and develop GIS skills; develop GIS lesson for Spring classes –2010- Faculty test GIS “modules” in at least one class section
Biology Whale shark migration patterns
English Composition Ethiopian immigration patterns in Aurora exercise for students to better understand different types of data and how to incorporate data into writing.
Computer Information Systems Introduce CIS students to GIS concepts and then apply the concepts learned. create a virtual tour of the CCA campuses.
Anthropology students plot archaeological sites in Aurora and interpret findings with GIS
GIS Institute Findings: During Training
GIS Institute Findings: After Training
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 Best Aspects of GIS Faculty Institute
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