Abstract
 GIS Live: Crossing Boundaries Through the Power of Technology Track: Teacher Education and Educational Research Author(s): Rita Hagevik, Cris Crissman GIS Live is a live, interactive, Web-based conference that partners GIS professionals with educators to implement Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies as curriculum-learning tools. It is the collaborative effort of many government agencies, educational institutions, and professional organizations including NC A & T State University, NCSU, Wake County GIS, Mecklenburg County GIS, NC Council of Geographic Information and Analysis, NC Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC DENR, and NCDPI's Distance Learning. Our research focuses on how we can use distance learning technologies to cross the boundaries that have traditionally made school learning artificial and contrived rather than real-world and relevant. Problem-based learning challenges that engage teachers and students in the use of real-world tools and the research, publishing, and presentation of their work for a real audience is one promising solution. Rita Hagevik NC A & T State University Biology 1601 East Market Street Greensboro , NC 27411 US Phone: 336-334-7907 Fax: 336-334-7105 E-mail: rahagevi@ncat.edu Cris Crissman NC Department of Public Instruction Distance Learning 301 N. Wilmington Street Raleigh , NC 27601 US Phone: 919-807-3582 E-mail: ccrissma@dpi.state.nc.us |
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