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A Comparison Of Recreational- And Intermediate Survey-Grade Gps Units For Importing Data Into Gis Software Packages, Tyler A. Brown, Lawrence R. Gering, Thomas J. Straka
A Comparison Of Recreational- And Intermediate Survey-Grade Gps Units For Importing Data Into Gis Software Packages, Tyler A. Brown, Lawrence R. Gering, Thomas J. Straka
The Journal of Extension
Global positioning systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become common tools for Extension professionals. These systems vary in terms of accuracy and cost. GPS ranges from recreational-quality to survey-quality, with intermediate levels in between. As the user moves from recreational-quality to survey-quality, both accuracy and cost increase. We compare a recreational GPS unit (Garmin) and importing data into Google Earth software and an intermediate survey-grade GPS unit (Trimble Juno) and importing data into ArcMap GIS software. These represent two of the most common GIS choices available to natural resource professionals. Cost effectiveness will depend on accuracy requirements.
Improving Interactive Workshops: A Case Study Of Gis Workshops, Corina Guevara, Robert Swett, Martha C. Monroe
Improving Interactive Workshops: A Case Study Of Gis Workshops, Corina Guevara, Robert Swett, Martha C. Monroe
The Journal of Extension
Traditional training in geospatial technologies consists of lecturing for up to 45 minutes, giving a demonstration, and then assigning a hands-on software exercise. This educational approach, however, can be improved upon to increase learning and retention by adults. In this article, a more active learning design is presented that was used to improve Geographic Information System training workshops for university faculty, staff, and students.
Robots, Gps/Gis, And Programming Technologies: The Power Of "Digital Manipulatives" In Youth Extension Experiences, Bradley S. Barker, Neal Grandgenett, Gwen Nugent, Viacheslav I. Adamchuk
Robots, Gps/Gis, And Programming Technologies: The Power Of "Digital Manipulatives" In Youth Extension Experiences, Bradley S. Barker, Neal Grandgenett, Gwen Nugent, Viacheslav I. Adamchuk
The Journal of Extension
The study reported here examined the effectiveness of educational robotics combined with GPS/GIS technologies used as "digital manipulatives" in the teaching of concepts in science, engineering, and technology. Based on the success of previous summer camps, the study also examined a scaling-up of the intervention from 38 participants to 147. The 147 youth (ages 10-15) participated in one of six summer camps held in Nebraska during 2008. Results indicate that participants scored higher on the content posttest than the pretest. The study further examined the differential results. The article makes recommendations for further studies, while acknowledging the potential power of …
The Sky's The Limit: Integrating Geospatial Tools With Pre-College Youth Education, John Mcgee, Jeff Kirwan
The Sky's The Limit: Integrating Geospatial Tools With Pre-College Youth Education, John Mcgee, Jeff Kirwan
The Journal of Extension
Geospatial tools, which include global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing, are increasingly driving a variety of applications. Local governments and private industry are embracing these tools, and the public is beginning to demand geospatial services. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reported that the pool of geospatial professionals is unable keep up with demand. It is important that pre-college educators begin implementing these tools in the classroom to stimulate the educational pipeline. Twenty-four teachers from Fairfax, Virginia were involved in an educational approach that integrates GIS with civic and environmental education.
Google Earth Dissemination Of Soil Survey Derived Interpretations For Land Use Planning, Nj Hamilton, B Mijatovic, Tg Mueller, Bd Lee, B. W. Kew, Cetin Haluk, Anastasios D. Karathanasis
Google Earth Dissemination Of Soil Survey Derived Interpretations For Land Use Planning, Nj Hamilton, B Mijatovic, Tg Mueller, Bd Lee, B. W. Kew, Cetin Haluk, Anastasios D. Karathanasis
The Journal of Extension
The Cooperative Extension Service could help individuals and communities make more informed decisions regarding residential development by providing soil survey-derived land use assessment data through Google Earth, a popular Web-based map viewer. This article describes how existing data sets can be more readily visualized with commercially available Internet software and provides examples of how these maps can be interpreted for land use assessment. Finally, the opportunities and constraints of using Google Earth as a tool for disseminating land use planning information are described.