2013 UGIC Conference Educator GIS Workshop 

If you are an Educator looking to take advantage of the opportunity we have in Utah schools to use Geographic and Spatial technologies as tools in our classroom please join us in Provo, Utah on April 4th at the 2013 UGIC Conference Educator GIS Workshop. GIS professionals are donating their time, knowledge, and skills to help Educators better understand how to use Geospatial technologies in the classroom.

The workshop will provide training and discussion regarding the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, web based options, data, and applications.  The focus will be on the ArcGIS Online Education based subscription available to Utah K-12 schools through the UEN Esri Statewide K-12 license.  Intel based laptops will be provided and training will be hands on.  K-12 Educators (formal and non-formal) are also invited to bring their own laptops (Macs or PC Intel) if they prefer.  

The workshop will include an opportunity for teachers to go through a self-taught hands on lesson on either “Creating a Map in ArcGIS Desktop” or “Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop”, and attend conference breakout sessions presented by GIS professionals on varied GIS topics.  Snacks and drinks will be provided during breaks as well as a “working” lunch with the opportunity to network with GIS professionals and vendors.  The workshop will be limited to the first 25 teachers and educators registered.  GIS professionals interested in mentoring K-12 educators will also be available to assist during the workshop.

The cost of the workshop is $20 and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. We hope you will take advantage of this amazing day of fun and learning. See you on April 4th!