Presentation Tracks

In the 2010 tracks, we’re especially encouraging presentations on

  • GIS in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
  • Multi-disciplinary efforts for spreading GIS across campus
  • Regional and statewide school GIS initiatives
  • ArcGIS Server-based teaching and projects
  • Workforce training
  • GIS in school/campus facilities management
  • Sharing data and resources through ArcGIS Online

ADM   GIS for Administration, Planning, and Policy
This track focuses on the use of GIS in the administration of educational institutions (e.g., redistricting, enrollment modeling, transportation, safety, facilities management, data access), and in policy making, monitoring, and analysis (e.g., studying expenditures, compliance and success).

LBM   Using GIS in Libraries and Museums
This track covers the use of GIS in settings such as libraries, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers, and other areas of informal education. Topics include providing data access, supporting teaching and research, collection management, and exhibit design.

PRJ   Community Projects and Partnerships
This track presents GIS projects done in cooperation with community groups or youth organizations such as 4-H, Boys Clubs, and Girls Clubs. Internship programs and other partnerships with government and industry are also presented.

RES   Educational Research and Teacher Education
This track explores research on how students learn with GIS and on the implementation of GIS in teaching. It also explores strategies for providing GIS education and training to educators.

TEA   Teaching With GIS in Schools
This track explores strategies for teaching with GIS in primary and secondary schools. It also examines strategies for developing curriculum and instructional materials such as GIS lessons, books, and Web-based training.

HED   Teaching GIS in Higher Education
This track focuses on strategies for teaching GIS in a variety of disciplines at the college/university level. It also explores strategies for creating instructional materials and developing GIS courses or degree programs.

SUP   Supporting a GIS Program
This track covers topics such as setting up a GIS lab, marketing a GIS program, administering a Site License, maintaining a user group, creating the infrastructure for an enterprise GIS across a campus, and other topics related to supporting a GIS program.