This CPD event is for school teachers with little or no previous GIS experience and includes:
- An overview of GIS pedagogy.
- Using ArcGIS as a geography visualiser.
- Adding data and making your own maps in 2D and 3D.
- StoryMaps for classroom use.
There will be an extended lunchtime, with some optional self-study activities provided. Tea and coffee will be provided on arrival. A simple lunch will be provided (sandwich/packet of crisps/banana).
We may finish a little earlier than the published finish time and we do understand if you have to leave before 4.00pm. The final 30-45 minutes will, therefore, be an opportunity to ask questions and explore ideas further, rather than covering new content.
You will be sent precise joining instructions at least three days before the event.
Making a booking
- Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
- Due to the administration involved, we are unable to provide invoices for this event. Payment must be taken at the time of booking.
- We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.
Making a booking on behalf of someone else
- Select group booking.
- Additional attendees: insert number of people you want to book on behalf of.
- Under group booking section:
- Are you personally attending this event? * NO.
- Are you the organiser of the group? * YES.
- Do you know the details of other attendee(s)? * YES.
- Additional attendees – fill in details of the person/people you are booking on behalf of and click ‘Add’.
- Click ‘Next’ once all additional attendee details have been added.
- In your basket will be the tickets for the event. Proceed to checkout once you have added all the events you would like to book for.
If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org
Venue information
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Accessibility at our events
We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:
- Step-free access to the event
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing loop
For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org
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