TwiST Workshop
Tracks
We feel that it is very important that the attendees be able to support
one another when they return to their schools, therefore we encourage applicants
to apply in pairs from the same school or nearby schools. Although pairs
of applicants will be given preference, teachers who wish to attend by
themselves should not hesitate to apply. After applying, you will be contacted
by email (within one week of applying) indicating whether or not your application
has been accepted. Those who are accepted will be provided with details
for completing the registration process.
Introductory
The introductory track is open to teachers and community members from all across the world. The track focuses on incorporating GIS, GPS and remote sensing technologies into the classroom through community service learning exercises. Community service works best when teachers and students and the community all work together, therefore a team approach is encouraged. The team approach is not mandatory for introductory track attendees, but there is an added incentive to bring teammates. A limited number of scholarships are available to New York State participants who come as part of a team. A team consists of one teacher, one student and one public official or a community volunteer to work with during the conference. Students who attend as part of a team have the opportunity to participate in the student track and advance their skills and engage with other students.
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Advanced
The advanced track is intended for returning participants or participants
who have experience with GIS, GPS and remote sensing technologies. This
track includes refresher lessons and then provides participants the opportunity
to learn more advanced applications. Participants can come with project
ideas and GIT questions to help shape the materials learned. Scholarships are also available for advanced track participants from New York State.
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GIT Ahead
The GIT Ahead Project is a collaborative effort
among the Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges,
Cornell University, The Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology
(IAGT), and Cayuga Community College. The GIT Ahead Project provides
opportunities for teachers located in the New York State Finger Lakes Region
to learn about geographic information technologies (GIT), such as GIS,
GPS, Google Earth, Google Maps, and a variety of geospatial web-based resources
as they develop and identify science lesson and unit plans for their classroom.
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Student
The student track is designed for middle and high school students who want to learn
about GIS, GPS and remote sensing technologies. Students will learn the technologies
through lessons and hands-on experience. The track itself is developed around a
project that all participants will complete together. This will involve the collection
of GPS points and analysis utilizing GIS.
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