1. Alan Kinder CGeog Chartered Geographer online CPD Google Maps Getting started with GIS – for free

2. Aims of the session: To understand the potential of Geographical Information Systems to develop spatial thinking and skills To understand the potential of Geographical Information Systems to develop spatial thinking and skills To develop and share ideas for using GIS in the classroom, for free! To develop and share ideas for using GIS in the classroom, for free!

3. What is a GIS? A Geographical Information System A Geographical Information System A combination of a map with data (photos, notes, numbers etc.) A combination of a map with data (photos, notes, numbers etc.) Requires software to store/run Requires software to store/run

4. How does GIS contribute to learning geography? Draw & interpret maps Draw & interpret maps Explore and compare places Explore and compare places Research & display information Research & display information Compare primary and secondary sources Compare primary and secondary sources Make predictions and decisions Make predictions and decisions

5. www.maps.google.co.uk/

6. Creating a ‘qualitative’ GIS Create your map Sign in to Google Maps Sign in to Google Maps Use the Helpsheet Section B Use the Helpsheet Section B Create your own map with notes, photos and weblinks Create your own map with notes, photos and weblinks Teaching ideas Interpreting information Interpreting information Locating information Locating information Following or creating trails Following or creating trails Looking for patterns Looking for patterns

7. Adding ‘quantitative’ data Create a chart Collect/use some numbers! Collect/use some numbers! Go to Google Chart Generator Go to Google Chart GeneratorGoogle Chart GeneratorGoogle Chart Generator Use the Helpsheet Use the Helpsheet Create your own graph or chart Create your own graph or chart Insert it into your map Insert it into your map

8. GIS – An entitlement not an option Key Stage 3 use … maps at a range of scales, photographs, satellite images and … geographical data use … maps at a range of scales, photographs, satellite images and … geographical data construct maps and plans at a variety of scales, using graphical techniques to present evidence construct maps and plans at a variety of scales, using graphical techniques to present evidence use varied resources, including maps, visual media and geographical use varied resources, including maps, visual media and geographical information systems information systems GCSE use new technologies including GIS, to assist geographical investigation use new technologies including GIS, to assist geographical investigation A Level use modern information technologies, including geographical information systems, as appropriate to the content use modern information technologies, including geographical information systems, as appropriate to the content

9. Next steps How could you make use of this technology? How could you make use of this technology? What can your learners already do? What can your learners already do? Use something free Use something free Use something simple i.e. in terms of software and training requirements Use something simple i.e. in terms of software and training requirements Use other peoples’ resources first Use other peoples’ resources first Develop your resources second Develop your resources second Put the responsibility onto students quickly Put the responsibility onto students quickly