NASA's latest mission called EOS, or the Earth Observing System, will utilize GIS components to integrate its latest satellite technologies into the classroom. GIS has tremendous implications in education, from economically rerouting buses to image and map server technologies. This technology will be one the of largest growth areas for educators in the coming years. The section is designed to provide a basic understanding of GIS in education and make available starting points for further study. Day Three - Educators as Consumers of Information on the Internet Day three is based on an educator using the Internet for the first time.
Teachers usually start by using the Internet as just a repository for information.
It is important to learn how to become effective consumers and discover the types of information available for integration into daily classroom activities. Many products and services will be discussed representing a mixture of consumer oriented information resources on the Internet. This is a fundamental change and one that will signify a greater utilization and integration of technology into the curriculum. This class will provide the tool set to help facilitate this important transitional and developmental process. At this heightened level, one can expect to increase personal productivity and communication skills to unprecedented levels.