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2009 ESRI T3G Institute

T3G - Teachers Teaching Teachers GIS
http://edcommunity.esri.com/t3g-institute

June 14-19, 2009
ESRI, Inc. Headquarters
Redlands, California

A unique "train the trainer" institute at ESRI

Participants in the 2009 ESRI T3G Institute will enhance their ability to use GIS and other geospatial technologies in their own educational program and their capacity to teach and encourage other educators to do the same. They will

expand their GIS software skills through a variety of hands-on lessons and practice sessions.
discuss best practices and successful approaches for teaching GIS in the classroom.
learn about the latest ESRI software and industry trends directly from GIS experts at ESRI.
share ideas and network with other participants.

Instructors

Anita Palmer and Roger Palmer, GISetc, Texas
Lyn Malone, World Views: Spatial Technologies for Education, Rhode Island
Kathryn Keranen, Consultant, Virginia
Joseph Kerski and Charlie Fitzpatrick, ESRI Schools and Libraries program

Who should apply?

Grade 5-12 teachers, college or university instructors, and youth group/community group leaders who have used GIS technology and methods in their instruction and seek to improve their skills as well as teach others about teaching with GIS.

Costs

There is no registration fee. Lodging in a double hotel room will be provided. Shuttle service will be provided between the hotel and ESRI campus. Participants are responsible for travel to Redlands, and meals.

Applying for the 2009 ESRI T3G Institute

This institute requires high levels of GIS, computer, and teaching skills, in advance. Check the detailed list of prerequisite skills [PDF].
The institute application [compressed ZIP] is challenging. Plan to spend 2-4 hours preparing your application package.
Your completed application package will contain several computer files that you create, including an ArcGIS map document created using the application GIS data [compressed ZIP].

Application Deadline

Completed applications must be received by January 15, 2009.
Institute acceptance will be announced by February 6, 2009.

If you have questions regarding this event or the application, please email your queries to:
t3g-institute@esri.com.