suffolk geography conference 2

Suffolk Geography Conference

Session 2GIS Basics

Resourcing Workshop

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“…a digital map, data located on the map, and a software

application (GIS) that links the two together”

Diana Freeman (2004)

• A base map – drawn or imported - digital

• Data for lines, areas (polygons) points

• Data referenced to the map• View data as selected layers • Display data in different ways • Process and query the data –

ENQUIRY BASIS TO LESSON !

These are the essential skills and processes in geography that pupils need to learn to make progress.2.1 Geographical enquiryPupils should be able to:• collect, record and display information• find creative ways of using and applying geographical skills and understanding to create new interpretations of place and space2.3 Graphicacy and visual literacyPupils should be able to:• use atlases maps at a range of scales, photographs, satellite images • construct maps and plans at a variety of scales, using graphical techniques to present evidence.4. Curriculum opportunitiesPupils should be able to:d. use varied resources, including maps, visual media and geographical information systemsf. make links between geography and other subjects, including citizenship and ICT.

The Growing importance of GIS

GIS is valuable for mapping and visualising information as well as linking and analysing

different spatial datasets. There should be opportunities to learn with GIS

and to learn about GIS.

80% of all data has a spatial component

Continuum

FREE EXPENSIVE

EASY TO USE

COMPLICATED

Often web based

BASIC SOPHISTICATEDSometimes a ‘cut-down’ version

The brakes on ICT - GIS

Logistics - economics• Cost of hardware/software• Access to hardware • Issues of technology

Skills - pedagogy• Teacher competence • Pupil competence – lack of ICT co-ordination• Content crowding• Lack of incentive – does it improve standards?

Removing brakes: logistics-economics

• Cost of hardware/software

• Access to hardware • Issues of technology

Lower costsBetter fundingFree resources

Wireless laptopsPDAs‘Old’ computersComputers at home

Greater speed and reliability of networks and hardware

Removing brakes: skills - pedagogy

• Teacher competence • Pupil competence – lack

of co-ordination• Content crowding• Lack of incentive – how

does it improve standards?

Vastly increased

Pupils as “digital natives”

Opportunity to reduce topic content

My results are always good, so why should I spend time using GIS?

During the key stage pupils should be offered the following opportunities that are integral to their learning and enhance their engagement with the concepts, processes and content of the subject.

• use varied resources, including maps, visual media and geographical information systems

Interpret as ‘throughout’

‘Integral’ – not a separate module with a box to tick

All aspects – not just a map skill

‘Hands on’ use of software

Impact of GIS on the quality of learning in

geography

Higher technical quality of drawing maps and displaying maps data and better processing of data with statistical tools

Links to remote sensing, vertical air photos and GPS / SATNAV...

Issues in mapping, e.g. ownership, surveillance, uses of data, “Big Brother”

Teaching about maps: scale, symbols etc.

New contexts in ‘real world’ applications

The time is right

Demand from teachers – respond to KS3 orders – syllabus reform

Focus on GIS from GA and RGS

Interest in vocational learning

Involvement of GIS companies

Input from OS

Geography Geek: Helen Young

http://www.geography.org.uk/projects/ks4ict/projectideas/

ORDNANCE SURVEY – GIS ZONE

Juicy Geography: San Franciscohttp://www.juicygeography.co.uk/googleearthsanfran.htm

Teachers’ TV: hands up who watches ?

Google MyMaps

Simon Renshaw

ALBUM ATLASFind and tag the location of an album / CD cover...

Extra points for going to the location....

How can we use Google Earth in Lesson?

Bringing case studies to life to support learning and to

encourage investigation and research.

Using overlay to spatial illustrate information

Produce ‘path movies’ to take pupils on visual journey.

Example: CBD to Rural-Urban Fringe.

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Develop Enquiry Work – Windfarm Debate

Displaying Field Data – Temperature Longridge Fell

Displaying Field Data

Distribution of Pubs in CBD

Displaying Field Data – Blackpool: Origin of Visits

Other Good (Free) GIS Sites

Windows Local Live is an excellent site (http://maps.live.com/).  Similar to Google Earth, but the air-photo resolution is often much higher.

The Magic site (http://www.magic.gov.uk/) is a really good way of getting into some free GIS, simply by using the internet.  The site advertises itself as a multi-agency countryside resource.  Type in a place or postcode to see a map with countryside information. The best thing is that you can change and manipulate the maps layers.

A final recommendation is the Quikmaps site (http://www.quikmaps.com/). Draw pictures and label things on a Google map using simple clicks and drags. Easily move the map to anywhere in the world.  The user-friendly nature of the site makes it ideal for students to create maps of their local or personal geographies and fieldwork activities.

http://www.ononemap.co.uk/  See properties and prices in an area that are for sale (uses the Google local platform).  Good for comparing across areas, regions or postcodes.

Climate Change and PlantsYour views.....(10 minutes)

The Full Monty

James and the Giant PeachDigital story-telling...

http://tbarrett.edublogs.org/

http://www.mapjack.comvia

http://www.gotoweb20.net

Top Ten Tips

A few last words...

http://wordle.netTOY for manipulating words...

http://geographical.ning.com

Over 280 members

KS3 Ninghttp://ks3geography.ning.com

Over 450 members

My contact details

alanparkinsonatthega

aparkinson@geography.org.uk

GeoBlogs

GeoBlogs

http://www.geographypages.co.ukhttp://livinggeography.blogspot.com

CREDITSSome slides by:Fred Martin (GIS)Christine Lloyd Staples (Media and Film)Noel Jenkins (Wordle and Juicy Geography)Helen YoungDigital ExplorerSimon Renshaw and students

West Ribble Geography NetworkVia GTT CGeog Networks section

Some work by Tom Barrett – check him out !