GeoTech 2011 - GeoTagging and More in Dallas, TX

Bishop Dunne GeoTech Conference, March 3-5, 2011


GeoTech is the superb gathering of educators in Dallas, TX during the first week of March.  This year, the conference will include a GeoTagging workshop Thursday afternoon, presented  by Tom Baker &  Roger Palmer.  


Required software

• Microsoft ProPhoto Tools 2 (free)
• Esri ArcGIS Explorer desktop (free)

Required data

• ISTE2010_GeoTag.zip [186 Kb]

Be sure to see the Mobile and Web GIS tools for the classroom  presentation on Friday!

Finding Needles in Haystacks: Learning from patterns in GPS data

Finding Needles in Haystacks: Learning from patterns in GPS data
by Roger Palmer, GISetc & Tom Baker, Esri
at TCEA 2011 in Austin, TX

GPS gets your students out into local environments and interacting with the world. See how simple it is to integrate geocaching, EarthCaching, and data collection into your classroom.

Download the Session Presentation [PDF]. 

GeoTagging Resources for #ISTE10

Below you will find the sample data pack for the noon BYOL GeoTagging workshop at ISTE '10.

Updated: Download data pack [200K zip file]

Download Google Picasa [Windows | Mac | Linux]

Other resources  referenced:

• http://geoimgr.com
• Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2 (Windows-only)
• GPSPhotoLinker (Mac-only)
• ArcGIS Explorer (Windows-only)

The GeoTagging presentation (PDF) is also available for viewing or downloading.

GIS for Geocaching

If you geocache with students or youth group members, take a look at a new one-page flier "7 Ways To Use GIS for Geocaching".  A GIS, or Geographic Information System, is a powerful digital mapping tool that for the geocacher can allow for the exploration or discovery of new caches.  For those managing a geocaching course or even just a large number of caches, a GIS can also help.

For students and youth, a GIS like ArcGIS Explorer desktop can be used to create a multimedia maps that serves as a "report out" the geocaching adventure.

If you have suggestions for enhancing the flier, please let us know.

•   View or download the flier

As an aside, If you need a set of GPS receivers to use for a school or club project, consider the GSA's GPS loaner program operated by GISetc.   The loaners are free but shipping and insurance must be covered.

GeoTagging at GeoTech 2010

presented by Shannon White & Tom Baker

Exploring Websites:

• http://www.flickr.com/
• http://www.panoramio.com/ 
• http://www.locr.com/
• http://www.everytrail.com/

Devices:

• Photo Loggers: ATP Photo Finder, Sony GPS-CS3KA
• Cameras: Nikon P6000

Download Sample Pics:
Download the following compressed file (.zip) and uncompress to your desktop.  Click the link to download this file from Google Docs.

Desktop Software (PC):

• MS Pro Photo Tools 2 [blog post]