GIS in School Resources
Getting your GIS program off the ground is made easier with the resources available to teachers. For information on online GIS, free downloads, books and training check out the links below:
Introduction Materials
See what GIS can offer your school
Free GIS
The Esri Education Community is a one-stop portal for educators who are using GIS. Have a look under the Software tab for some options to utilise free GIS such as ArcGIS Explorer (this product can be accessed online at http://explorer.arcgis.com )
Please find below some examples of the type of applications and information you can find at the Esri Education Community portal
Communities
Connect with other teachers who are using GIS in the classroom.
Join the Esri GIS Education Community on Facebook
Find out how educational institutions throughout the world are using GIS: Esri Case Studies
Books
Our World Series - a four book series that is designed to introduce GIS at different levels and includes a one year GIS software license
As a rule of thumb
Training
Professional Development Workshops are offered in New Zealand by GISMAPED
Eagle also offers a range of GIS courses that teachers are welcome to attend at a discounted rate (conditions apply) to learn how to use ArcGIS software.
