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Description:
Registration Deadline May 8, 2009.
This five-day summer workshop is designed for the educator who wants to increase community involvement in their classroom or student group. Projects are as individual as the teachers, students and community partners involved. They can take any curriculum direction: geography, science, economics, history, civics, mathematics... and beyond.
During the CMaP workshop, educators learn how to incorporate a community-based project into existing curriculum, beginning with the fundamentals of project-based learning, right through essential project design and management concepts and tools. Participants learn how to enhance projects with technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Because the CMaP workshop models an actual project process, they leave understanding how to introduce the same concepts to students. Moreover, projects are aligned to the Utah Core Curriculum, and participants see how to assess student learning and evaluate the overall success of a project.
There is a $50 fee for this class to cover some of the materials. A participation agreement and information on making your payment will be emailed to you shortly after we receive your online registration. Your participation will be confirmed ONLY after receiving payment.
If payments are not received by May 13th you will be dropped from the class and your spot will be given to the next person on the waiting list.
Cancelation & Refund Policy:
Refunds for the class will be given if registration is canceled before May 22nd. After May 22nd a refund will only be issued only if there is someone else to take the empty spot in the class.
Pre-requisites:
The software used in this class requires a Windows computer or a Mac with Boot Camp or Parallels.
Participants should have computer experience including understanding how to store and manage files on a computer, searching for materials on the internet and being able to download files from the internet.
Skill Level:
Some Computer Experience
Type of course:
In Person
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Build relationships with local community leaders and GIS professionals.
- Analyze real-life issues in the community.
- Use GIS, GPS and other mapping technologies to enhance the understanding of issues and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Design a local community project for their classroom and demonstrate how it aligns with state core standards in Geography, Civics, and Science etc.
Things to bring:
Pens/highlighters
Notebook or paper for notes
Clothes to go outside
Comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Day pack
School-year calendar/teacher planner (Optional)
Digital Camera (Optional)
Online Materials:
GIS Resources and Materials
This Web site contains a variety of resources ranging from handouts to links and contact information associated with GIS and GPS.
Credit:
3 hours USOE credit
3 semester hours SUU credit
Points:
45 licensure points
Assignment:
- Attend and participate in all activities during the week-long CMaP workshop.
- Complete pre- and post- workshop evaluations.
- Write up a CMaP classroom project description following the outline provided in class. Include core curriculum standards and objectives that the project supports.
This class meets the following NETS for teachers:
I. B
II. A,
II. B,
II. C,
II. D,
II. E,
III. A,
III. B,
III. C,
III. D,
IV. A,
IV. B,
IV. C,
V. B,
V. D,
VI. A,
VI. B,
VI. C,
VI. D,
VI. E
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