Practicing teachers will learn to use two emerging technologies - GPS receivers and geocaching - by locating data-rich geocaches in historic Montgomery, AL. . Through modeling and discussion provided by the workshop, they will be able to design and implement effective learning environments that increase students' communication and problem solving skills through the utilization to GPS receivers and geocaching.
Teachers will also learn about digital data and online resources that support the use of GPS receivers and geocaching in K-12 classrooms.
Tuesday,
July 22 |
Agenda Items |
| 8:30 AM |
Workshop Overview and Goals |
| 8:40 AM |
GPS/Geocaching Podcast |
| 8:45 AM |
Exploring GPS Units: Magellan Explorist 500 |
| 9:00 AM |
Programming the GPS Units (Caches 1-3): Alabama Caches |
| 9:15 AM |
Getting to Know You
Forming Teams and Explaining Roles |
| 9:30 AM |
Geocaching: Part 1
Locating virtual caches near Embassy Suites, Montgomery, AL |
| 10:00 AM |
Break |
| 10:15 AM |
Discussing/Webbing the GPS Exploration and Geocaching Experience |
| 10:45 AM |
Geocaching: Part 2
Creating virtual caches near Embassy Suites, Montgomery, AL
|
| 11:15 AM |
Discussing/Webbing the Geocache Creation Experience |
| 11:30 AM |
Group Pictures ot the Train Station |
| 12 Noon |
Lunch |
| 12: 45 PM |
Discussing/Webbing the Geocache Contents |
| 1:30 PM |
Gathering Water, Hats and Sunscreen |
| 1:40 PM |
Exploring Historic Montgomery Through Virtual Caches
Travel by Lightning Trolley on Green and Gold Routes
|
| 3:30 PM |
Using GPS Units and Geocaching in Your Schools |
4:00 PM
|
On Your Own
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| Wednesday, July 23 |
Agenda Items
|
| 8:30 AM |
Reviewing Online Resources |
| 9:15 AM |
Setting Up Geocaching Projects for your Schools |
| 10:00 AM |
Break |
| 10:15 AM |
Introduction to geocaching.com |
| 10:30 AM |
Using GPS Receivers to Mark Home Coordinates |
| 10:45 AM |
Conclusions and Invitation for Sharing |
11:00 AM
|
Lunch
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