NCGE Webinar Program - May 2012 Update

Webinar Program Monthly Update May 2012

Geography is something to shout about!

Thank you for continuing to support the NCGE Webinar Program! We're jumping for joy that you've joined us this webinar season.

We have one more webinar this spring before we hibernate to plan next season's calendar. We welcome proposals from individuals or a panel. Gather your favorite folks together and send in a proposal. Share your ideas with your fellow geography fans! We're looking for proposals in these categories: Geospatial Technology, Teaching Geography at all levels, Cross-Curricular Application of Geography, Special Topics and other ideas that you may have. Send in a proposal this spring for 2012-2013 Webinar Season!

Our heartfelt thanks to the professionals that shared their expertise with us this season. Remember, if you missed them live, they are still in the archives for you to catch this summer!

Margaret Chernosky, Bangor High School, ME

Sharon Shelerud, Metcalf Jr. High School, MN

Charlie Fitzpatrick, Esri, VA

Jody Smothers-Marcello, Sitka High School, AK

Dr. Joseph Kerki, Esri, CO

Daniel Raven-Ellison, The Geography Collective, London, UK

Herb Thompson, Nevada Geographic Alliance, NV

Dr. Dave Lanegran, Macalester College, MN

Dan Berry, Morgantown High School, WV

Dr. Bob Coulter, Missouri Botanical Garden, MO

Gary Lewis, Geological Society of America, CO

John Trites, Horton High School, Nova Scotia, CA

Dr. Susan Gallagher Heffron, AAG, DC

Ken Keller, Danbury HS, CT

Dr. Bob Kolvoord, James Madison University, VA

Dr. Diana S. Sinton, University of Redlands, CA

Dr. Nora Newcombe, Temple University, PA

Dr. Tom Baker, Esri, KS

Ashok Wadwani, Applied Field Data Systems, TX

Roger Palmer, GISetc, TX

Anita Palmer, GISetc, TX

Eric Schudiske, Groundspeak, WA

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SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!
Don't miss the last webinar this season!

Exploring GPS, Geocaching & the Geography Classroom

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

8-9:30 pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific

Ashok Wadwani

NCGE 2011 President's Award Recipient

President of Applied Field Data Systems

Houston, TX

Roger & Anita Palmer

Teachers, Authors & Consultants with GISetc

Dallas, TX

Eric Schudiske

Public Relations/Social Media Manager with Groundspeak

Seattle, WA

Join us for this expanded session, an hour and a half, on the connection between geography education, GPS and geocaching! We've collected a host of experts to guide you through the ins and outs of all things GPS! Ashok Wadwani, 2011 NCGE President's Award Winner, will discuss GPS technology and equipment. He's joined by Roger and Anita Palmer of GISetc who have authored curriculum for GPS in English and Spanish as well as regularly lead GPS trainings for students and teachers. Our presentation is rounded out with Eric Schudiske from Groundspeak who will cover Geocaching.com and how the activity can positively impact families and community, with fun/easy tips for how to add geocaching into your family or community activities. These presenters offer you the perfect tools getting outside for the end of the school year. Don't miss this great event!

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One More Thought...

Updates from Our Past Presenters

Often our presenters had one more thought to share but we ran out of time, so we're taking the time to revisit their topics with this new feature. Each month we will catch up with one or more of our past presenters and share a new tidbit. We will share resources, thoughts, ideas and updated information that we just didn't have time for in the webinar. This month, we caught up with Gary Lewis who presented in February 2012.

If you are interested in visiting places to see Plate Tectonics in action, why not join them for one of their teacher GeoVentures?

Each year they lead trips to some of the Earth's most exciting places. In 2013, they are going to : Iceland, Hawaii and the Galapagos! For more information, see their website www.geoventures.org.

There's an App for THAT!

GoToWebinar App

If you have an Android, iPad or iPhone and you like attending NCGE webinars, then you'll be excited about this news...there's an app! (and it's free!) Go to your iTunes or or App Store on your device and search for GoToMeeting. Next time you're ready to join us, you can do so from your iPad or iPhone! Get the app here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotomeeting/id424104128?mt=8

Call for Proposals

The Webinar Task Force invites you to submit your webinar proposals for 2012 and 2013. We're seeking a variety of topics that lend themselves to the dynamic experience of the webinar venue. Perhaps you and a team of colleagues would like to present together? If you have an idea or would like to volunteer as a presenter, alone or with a colleague, submit your proposals at this link: http://tinyurl.com/webinarproposals .

DEADLINE for 2012-2013 Webinar Season is July 1, 2012.

Archives

Testing Your System & the NCGE Webinar Archives

Testing Your System

Go to the GoToWebinar Wizard to test your PC http://www.gotowebinar.com/wizard
If you are using a mac, be sure you have Java enabled in your browser. Also, do not use Safari. Try Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox instead.

Accessing the Archives

Go to www.ncge.org

Click on the Webinars link.

Click the Archives link at the right side.

You'll see the list of presenters and titles and an access code. Input the access code for the desired webinar and you'll go to the custom download page for that webinar. And don't forget to give us some feedback after you watch an archived webinar!

Professional Development

Webinar Attendance Certificates

We recognize that an educator's time is precious. We're honored that so many of you choose to spend a few hours with us this school year. After each webinar, we will be happy to provide an attendance certificate for your professional portfolio. Please contact the webinar manager at webinars@ncge.org and we'll be sure you get an electronic copy of an attendance certificate.

Please be aware that we are not issuing graduate credit nor have we approved these hours with your state or district. However, if a simple certificate of attendance will help your professional development portfolio for the year, then we're happy to supply it! Just another benefit of the NCGE Webinar Program!

Thanks for joining us!

In This Issue

One More Thought...

There's an App for That!

Share Your Expertise!

Check Out the Updates in Accessing the Archives

For Your Professional Development Portfolio