GIS Educators Day, sponsored by NEARC and Esri, is a full-day conference devoted exclusively to topics and issues pertaining to the use of GIS and other geospatial technologies in K-12, college, and informal education.

Whether you're a K-12 or college educator, an experienced GIS user or a newcomer who wants to learn about the educational possibilities of this powerful tool, you'll want to put this outstanding regional event on your "Must Do" list for 2015.

GIS Educators Day is a one-day pre-conference to NEARC's annual professional user conference which will run from November 8 - November 11 at the Hilton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, VT. GIS Educators Day will feature hands-on computer labs, presentations, and participant-driven discussions on a range of resources, projects, and topics. 

 

You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for the 8th Annual GIS Educators Day conference. Proposals must be received by June 19, 2015 in order to be considered! 

 

Topic areas may include but are not limited to the following:

  • GIS in the Cloud
  • Community projects and field study
  • Teaching with GIS in Higher Education
  • Teaching with GIS in K-12 Schools
  • Working with ArcGIS Online Organizations
  • Strategies for GIS Professional Development
  • GIS in Informal Education
  • Integrating GIS with other technologies
  • Mobile Devices and Crowdsourcing
  • Partnerships to Promote GIS Education Projects

 

Submitting your Abstract:

The online submission form will allow you to submit up to 3 presentation proposals, and 1 lightning talk. Using the online submission form, you can submit an abstract for the regular conference, GIS Educators Day, or both! For more information about submitting a presentation proposal, click here.

Ready to submit? Click the button below to submit your proposal online.

 

 

 

Joseph Young

Maine Office of GIS, Administrative Director

Maine Library of Geographic Information, Executive Director

SHS 145

51 Commerce Drive

Augusta, Maine 04333-0145

VP/Cell: 207-624-2664

http://maine.gov/megis/

http://www.maine.gov/geolib/

 

 

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