Saturday, November 19 th, 2005

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Como Park Senior High School
740 Rose Avenue West, St. Paul , Minnesota

Five computer labs! More introductory level sessions!
Intermediate level sessions for 2004 attendees.
 WORKSHOP LIMITED TO 200 PARTICIPANTS.

PROGRAM

WHAT: One-day workshop focused on Geographic Technologies including Internet map and image servers, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and remote sensing. Presentations and displays to feature free and low-cost options for integrating geotechnologies into the K-12 curriculum. Sessions designed for both beginning and intermediate users. 5 full computer labs.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Geography, Social Studies, Science, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Technology and other educators who would like to use computer maps, aerial photos, and satellite imagery to engage their students in standards based, authentic learning at a local and global scale.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: “Supporting Emergency Response and Humanitarian Relief Efforts with GIS”. Jay Meehl, St. Mary’s University and a GIS Corps volunteer, will explore why geotechnology is essential for the coordination of humanitarian work, disaster response, rescue operations, and recovery efforts. He will include a first-hand account of how GIS was used during tsunami relief operations in Sumatra , Indonesia .

DATE: Saturday, November 19th, 2005

TIME: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 PLACE: Como Park High School , 740 Rose Avenue West , St. Paul , Minnesota

BENEFITS: Inspiration, hands-on GIS and GPS training, CEUs, teaching resources, and the opportunity to join a growing network of geotechnology educators.

REGISTRATION : $30 non-refundable registration fee includes coffee, rolls and lunch.

Downloadable registration form available at: http://www.macalester.edu/geography/mage/teachers/institutes/2005GeoTechMN/registration.pdf

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If you continue to have trouble downloading the form, please email Sara Damon at damons@stillwater.k12.mn.us
and she will email you a form.

Sponsored by the MN Department of Education, MN Alliance for Geographic Education, MN GIS/LIS Consortium, MN Governor’s Council on Geographic Information, MN Land Management Information Center (LMIC), Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Questions? Contact GeoTech Minnesota Planning Committee at: damons@stillwater.k12.mn.us