What’s the role of formal and non-formal education in using GIS technology to fill the societal and workforce spatial requirements for the upcoming 25 years? Can it be used to increase spatial literacy for everyone? At what age or grade does one begin? Is there a possibility of a continuous and ongoing plan for spatial problem solving and analysis? Will there still be a seat in a classroom or will it be an active and engaged service learning experience through a virtual learning environment in K-12, College, and Professional Development? Mobile, Desktop, Cloud, Implanted chips? Who is going to do the educating? Who is responsible? Who will invest in the next generation of innovative spatial thinkers and problem solvers?

1. Geospatial Education
Who is going to
be Doing the
Geospatial
Education?

2. Spatial Learning Path
• Preschool College
• Elementary • University
• Afterschool • Esri Certification
• MiddleSchool • Professional
• High School Society
Certification
• Community
• Badges

3. Innovative GIS Professionals
• New Ideas
• New methods
• Innovative curriculum for non technical
• Teaching non GIS savvy workforce.
• Dan Walsh, Compass Tools

4. Links
• Esri Education Community
• http://edcommunity.esri.com
• Colorado K-12: www.enetcolorado.org
• GIS Academic Programs
• ArcLessons
• GIS Day
• Search on Geospatial Technology Competency Model

5. Geospatial Education
Who is going to
be Doing the
Geospatial
Education?

6. You!

7. Your turn!
• Questions and Discussion
• EstherWorker
• eworker@esri.com