Abstract
Creating a Geospatial Learning Community in Virginia
Track: Lightning Talk - Teaching
Authors: David Webb, Chris Carter
The instruction and use of Geospatial technology by precollege and community college educators has lagged behind the demand for trained geospatial technicians. Educators have not developed the necessary geospatial technology knowledge and skills to be able to use these technologies in their current curriculum. This presentation will provide an overview of the efforts and results of a statewide project to address these issues. The Virginia Community College System, with support from Virginia Space Grant Consortium, Virginia Tech Geospatial Extension Office and NSF-ATE funding has developed a supportive geospatial learning community to increase the use of GST through faculty and teacher professional development and mentoring.