TwiST Workshop
Incorporating GIS, GPS and Satellite Data in Classrooms
Teaching with Spatial Technology (TwiST) — Empowering
Student Discovery Through GIS is designed to teach K-12 teachers and college faculty members in the United States how
to use Geographic Information Technology (GIT) in the classroom. The TwiST Workshop started in 2001 as
the Conference on Remote Sensing Education (CORSE). Due to changes in technology
and devoting more time throughout the event to geospatial technologies
that use and advance remote sensing data, the title was changed in 2008, with
new additions to the format enhancing individuals' experiences.
The focus for the 2010 TwST workshop is on using geospatial technologies for commuinty mapping projects. This year we will focus on using GIS, GPS and remote sensing to explore, map and gain a better understanding of watersheds. This year we will linking up with the Owasco Watershed Network to map components of the Owasco Lake Watershed. During this project and over the course of the workshop, participants will learn how to use GPS and GIS software to develop and carry out a watershed project in their community while connecting the lessons to state education standards.
The workshop will be held in Auburn, NY June 28 - July 1, 2010. There will
be two tracks this year; Introductory and Advanced.
For the intro and advanced track, each of the first two days is devoted
to learning GPS, GIS, and remote sensing. The last two days of the workshop
are devoted to modifying, developing and incorporating lesson plans using GIS.
Please note: Space is limited. Applications and registrations will be
accepted until the workshop is full. Application deadline is May 28, 2010.
TwiST is sponsored by the Institute
for the Application of Geospatial Technology, Cayuga Community
College, SUNY College of Environmental
Science and Forestry, the National Geospatial Technology Center, the Center for International Science Information Network (CIESIN), and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority School Power...NaturallyProgram.
Announcements and Updates
March 11: Registration opens.
