Abstract
 Aligning GIS Classroom Support Materials with District Standard Curriculum Track: Teaching with GIS Author(s): Robb Menzies Geographic Information Systems by their nature are an integrative information technology, but because of the complexities of GIS project design, the pressures put on by high stakes testing, and the exactitude of standards based education, the average classroom teacher doesn't have the time, the resources, or the skills needed to develop content rich GIS curriculum. We plan to address this problem by creating GIS support materials that are adjunct to our Teaching and Learning Project (district-wide standard curricula) and by providing teachers with a multi-tiered group of teacher development opportunities. Teacher development opportunities include two, three-hour in-service trainings, summer Community Mapping courses, and after school teacher support meetings. This paper will report on the progress to this point and plans for the future. Robb Menzies Denver Public Schools Planning & Research 1330 Fox St Denver , CO 80204 US Phone: 720 423-3430 E-mail: robb_menzies@dpsk12.org |
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