Online CPD: Technology

Google Maps: Getting started with GIS - for free Author: Alan Kinder CGeog Presentation notes PDF | MSWORD Getting started with GIS (PPT) Google Chart Generator helpsheet PDF | MSWORD Google Maps helpsheet PDF | MSWORD Panoramio helpsheet PDF | MSWORD Funded by the DfE funded Action Plan for Geography. Embedding geographical information systems into the curriculum Authors: Lawrence Collins CGeog and Tim Bayliss CGeog, Lincoln Minster School Inset Presentation (PPT) (includes notes for the presenting teacher attached to some slides) Presentation slide notes PDF | MSWORD Introduction PDF | MSWORD Example medium term plan PDF | MSWORD Free GIS websites PDF | MSWORD Further reading PDF | MSWORD Funded by the DfE funded Action Plan for Geography. Google Earth Author: Ben Ward CGeog, Penwortham Girls High School Inset presentation (PPT) Presentation guidance notes PDF | MSWORD Basic skills sheet PDF | MSWORD Advanced skills sheet PDF | MSWORD Funded by the DfE funded Action Plan for Geography. Straightforward uses of interactive whiteboards in geography Authors: Lawrence Collins CGeog and Tim Bayliss CGeog, Lincoln Minster School Inset presentation (PDF) Introduction PDF | MSWORD Presentation slide notes PDF | MSWORD Pre-course task PDF | MSWORD Research evidence PDF | MSWORD Funded by the DfE funded Action Plan for Geography.

Online CPD modules are supported by: Some written by Chartered Geographer (Teachers) Some funded by the Action Plan for Geography Some funded by the TDA Want to take part in some face-to-face CPD? Why not attend one of our many conferences, network meetings or training sessions for teachers.

Using Google Earth

To help you and your students to develop their Google Earth skills, a range of skills sheets is  provided for you to download. The sheets are based on the use of Google Earth version 4.3.

• View these skills sheets (PDF)

Watch a demonstration of how to use Google Earth to create a presentation.

• add a placemark (SWF)
• change the title and pin style of your placemark, and add a description (SWF)
• add a photo to a placemark (SWF)
• add a video clip to a placemark (SWF)
• add a web link to a placemark (SWF)
• add a map layer to your area (SWF)
• create a tour of your sites (SWF)
• save your masterpiece (SWF)

Using GIS

Geographical Information Science (GIS) represents one of the most exciting and rapidly expanding branches of geography and has a strong emphasis in the Key Stage 3 Geography Programme of Study both as a Key Process or skill in which students need to make progress and also as a Curriculum Opportunity that should be offered to enhance their engagement with key geographical concepts and content.

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GIS at Key Stage Three

Within the National Curriculum for geography at Key Stage Three references to GIS are specifically mentioned in the following two areas of the programme of study:

• 'Geographical enquiry encourages questioning, investigation and critical thinking about issues affecting the world and people’s lives, now and in the future. Fieldwork is an essential element of this. Pupils learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyse information.'
• Curriculum opportunities: 4(d) - The curriculum should provide opportunities for pupils to use varied resources, including maps, visual media and geographical information systems.