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.
Agenda
Thursday,
July 24 |
Agenda Items |
| 9:20 AM |
Workshop Overview and Goals |
| 9:30 AM |
GPS/Geocaching Podcast |
| 9:40 AM |
Exploring GPS Units: Magellan Explorist 500 |
| 9:50 AM |
Getting to Know You
Forming Teams and Explaining Roles |
| 10:00 AM |
Geocaching: Part 1 - Alabama Caches
Locating virtual caches near Embassy Suites, Montgomery, AL |
| 10:45 AM |
Break |
| 11:00 AM |
Discussing/Webbing the GPS Exploration and Geocaching Experience |
| 11:15 AM |
Geocaching: Part 2
Creating virtual caches near Embassy Suites, Montgomery, AL |
| 11:45 AM |
Ideas for Geocache Contents
|
| 12 Noon |
Lunch |
| 12: 45 PM |
Gathering Water, Hats and Sunscreen |
| 12:55 PM |
Exploring Historic Montgomery Through Virtual Caches
Travel by Lightning Trolley on Green and Gold Routes |
| 2:30 PM |
Reviewing Online Resources
|
| 2:45 PM |
Using GPS Units and Geocaching in Your Schools |
| 3:30 PM |
GPS/Geocaching Curricular Ideas |
| 3:45 PM |
Application and Wrap-Up |
| 4:00 PM |
Workshop Concludes |
Handout 1: Roles and Responsibilities
Team
Member |
Role |
Responsibility |
A |
Recorder |
Records search process and discussion |
B |
Reporter |
Reports on search process and discussion |
C |
Monitor |
Monitors times and turns with GPS Units |
D |
Facilitator/Photographer |
Guides group as needed
Takes pictures of group geocaching & discussing |
Handout 2: Worksheet for Recording and Discussing Geocache Contents
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