Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a computer-based tool that uses spatial data to analyze and solve real-world problems. GIS is innovative and underutilized in the field of education. This panel is designed to introduce educators to the basic principles of GIS, giving them hands-on experience with visualizing data in a new and more accessible way. The workshop will teach students how to use GIS maps within an educational framework, with an emphasis on data collection, output, and analysis.

1. Visualizing Ed Data through GIS
MappingEducation:
Joanna D. Sánchez
Emily Germain
Dr. Terrence Green
University of Texas at Austin

2. Can
you
zoom
IN?

3. What makes GIS different?

4. residents
streets
parcels
elevation
land usage
real world
modelyourworld

5. How can GIS help YOU?
 GIS helps you visualize, analyze and problem-solve
 Creates data driven decision-making
 Offers a dynamic view, customizable
 Puts information in the hands of all stakeholders

6. 80%
of all information
has a geographic component

7. Laptop + GIS…..Now What?

8. Mapmaking
‘s

9. IF only…

10. data
sources

12. a common purpose
good separately, GREAT together

13. table alone…..useful

14. table + GIS…...

15. churches48
within 2 census tracts

23. GIS
The World at YOUR Fingertips

24. Think outside
the box.