Abstract
Running of the Bulls, Motivating in Online Certificate Programs
Track: Designing GIS Curriculum for Higher Education
Author(s): Chris Mayda, Roger Palmer, Anita Palmer, Joseph Kerski
Teachers are becoming aware of the power of geospatial technologies for the classroom. Making the most of teachers' schedule while meeting their flexible time needs creates unique challenges to online education. Creating an atmosphere where participants are excited about their community as well as their skills is critical in realizing the social nature of geospatial-based curriculum. Creating assignments that both challenge yet leave room for individual expression is an important part of the process. And how are objectives set that meet these diverse needs and still enable evaluation of their products. Join us for a healthy discussion of keeping in front of the charging pace and challenges of virtual community certificate programs.
Chris Mayda
Eastern Michigan University
Geography and Geology
217 Strong Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
US
Phone: 734-487-7856
E-mail: cmayda@emich.edu
Roger Palmer
GISetc Educational Technology Consultants
1409 S. Lamar ##302
Dallas, TX 75215
US
Phone: 214-533-8376
Fax: 214-428-0339
E-mail: redrog@aol.com
Anita Palmer
GISetc Educational Technology Consultants
1409 S. Lamar ##302
Dallas, TX 75215
US
Phone: 214-533-8376
Fax: 214-428-0339
E-mail: anita@gisetc.com
Joseph Kerski
USGS
Education/GIS
Denver Federal Center
Building 810, Room 3000
Denver, CO 80225-0046
US
Phone: 303-202-4315
Fax: 303-202-4137
E-mail: jjkerski@usgs.gov