GIS Faculty InstituteNSF ATE #0903296

Interactive Workshop on Spatial Technologies

September 17, 2010 - Denver, CO

Dr. Ted Snow, Geoff Hunt (PI), Elizabeth Hirsh (Co-PI)

GIS Faculty InstituteInstitute Format:– Fall 2009- Faculty train and develop GIS skills;

develop GIS lesson for Spring classes– 2010- Faculty test GIS “modules” in at least one

class section

BiologyWhale shark migration patterns

English CompositionEthiopian immigration patterns in Auroraexercise for students to better understand different types of data and how to incorporate data into writing.

Computer Information SystemsIntroduce CIS students to GIS concepts and then apply the concepts learned.create a virtual tour of the CCA campuses.

Anthropologystudents plot archaeological sites in Aurora and interpret findings with GIS

GIS Institute Findings: During Training

GIS Institute Findings: After Training

Interdisciplinary Approach:– collaborative work with peers– sharing ideas

Working with a trained instructorExploring existing GIS projects Mapping– Creating maps from data points– Developing related graphic and technical

content

Best Aspects of GIS Faculty Institute

Interim RecommendationsFor future faculty trainings:– team approach to projects– full-time GIS expert on staff– teach GIS in context– need better access to data sets