Abstract
 Successful Single Agency Planning of a Large Scale GIS Day Track: State and Local Government Author(s): Colen Wilson, Shannon Deckert The City of Killeen's Department of Information Technology planned and hosted the Central Texas area's first GIS Day on November 15, 2006. The City's goal was to celebrate the technology and capability of GIS as well as expose applied geography to nearly one thousand sixth graders from the Killeen Independent School District. During the initial planning of GIS Day, a much smaller version of the event was considered; this quickly grew as the City realized the impact a large scale 'expo' would have on the area's students. The decision was made to increase the variety of projects and activities by inviting regional GIS users and companies to the event in an effort to showcase industry specific applications. This paper discusses the phases of planning, strategies for obtaining corporate sponsors and volunteers, keeping students engaged, and motivating teachers to incorporate GIS in the classroom, all on a small budget. Colen Wilson City of Killeen Information Technology 218-B E. Avenue D Killeen , TX 76540 US Phone: 254-501-7885 E-mail: sdeckert@ci.killeen.tx.us Shannon Deckert City of Killeen Information Technology 218-B E. Avenue D Killeen , TX 76540 US Phone: 254-501-7707 E-mail: sdeckert@ci.killeen.tx.us |
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