For many years, we've discussed the impact of GIS on student learning largely through anecdotes and examples. During this time, the promise of the technology has been real, but elusive, especially in the absence of quantitative studies of its impact. For the past few years, a team of researchers from James Madison, Northwestern, Georgetown and […]
In order to increase geography awareness, there has to be training of geographic perspective, content knowledge as well as exposure to ever-advancing geo-technology skills. With a blending of National Geographic Education resources and ESRI geotechnologies, Heidi Ragsdale and STEM is My Future, established the Geo Maker Institute (GMI), which provides training for K-12 teachers and […]
This presentation is designed to introduce participants to the world of insects and how they are changing the global food scene. It is designed to incorporate science and social studies. Participants will learn background information about the environmental impact of trying to feed the world’s population. Through a variety of resources, they will learn about […]
Learn how to bring your geography presentations to the next level by using social and multimedia. All grade levels (K-PhD) and types of instruction (online, hybrid, and F2F) will be addressed. Participants will be given specific examples/resources (songs, movies, sitcoms/shows, memes/pictures/images, and videos) they can use to better teach and facilitate geography. Come learn how […]
This webinar will present the latest findings from current large-scale empirical research using data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in Geography. Session content will feature forthcoming articles in a special issue of the Journal of Geography. The first 20 minutes will be devoted to the results of a descriptive analysis of geography […]
Do you want to support kids in working with maps, graphs, and community and citizen science data sets? BSCS Science Learning has developed Invitations to Inquiry with FieldScope, free instructional activities designed to connect students with environmental data and build their confidence in working with the data to answer questions about the world. This session […]
Do you aspire to decolonize your classroom? This session will share several teaching resources from Canada to help educators work toward Indigenous Reconciliation in their classrooms. Participants will be provided with a variety of tools to showcase Indigenous perspectives and reconciliation actions in their classroom, beginning with a goal to acknowledge the land we live […]
In this webinar, we will discuss a culminating project for AP Human Geography students which motivated students to answer essential questions of inquiry: -Why do we value some spaces more than others? -How do humans curate and show value in a space? -What are the implications of the human imprint? -What happens when we stop […]
Iceland, the home of fire and ice, has become a bucket list trip for an increasing number of tourists. The island nation of 350,000 people has seen the number of tourists quadruple since 2010. Adventurous travelers were attracted to the waterfall In this webinar, Debra Troxell and Anita Ardi will introduce participants to Icelandic tourism […]
If you are considering participating in the NCGE GeoCamp Iceland 2022 program but need more information, we invite you to join us for the GeoCamp informational webinar. We recognize the importance of inquiry and field experience opportunities for geographic educators, however, we also realize that this is a big commitment. During this webinar, NCGE GeoCamp […]
The conference will feature more than 6,000 presentations, posters, workshops, and field trips by leading scholars, experts, and researchers.
Oral storytelling traditions are as old as humans themselves. Our earliest ancestors were telling stories to entertain, inform, and pass down important knowledge. Today, audio stories still serve that same purpose, and with the help of accessible podcasting platforms, a good story has the power to compel listeners around the world to action on pressing […]
