Here are the documents to supplement the Oct. 26th professional development activity.  

• Create an AGOL map.  
• Fabulous Interactive Maps.
  
• 5 mapping activities in 5 minutes AGO 5×5.
• Creating a StoryMap. 

For AFTER the event: 

• Guidance for using ArcGIS Online.
• Making a quick Story Map (More complete instructions from start to finish).  

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EVENT

This computer lab-based professional development workshop is designed to train someone with LITTLE TO NO EXPERIENCE how to use free online mapping tools in a classroom setting.  This is open to educators from all grade levels and subjects; one of the strands of the training will be on sustainable agriculture, locally grown (the theme of this year’s Envirothon). In this training participants will be able to:

• Get resources on the best available online maps for the classroom.

• Create online maps that can be used in the classroom. 

• Prepare their students to create their own online maps.

The registration fee is $10 (pay at the door); with limited seating we ask that you reserve your spot by simply emailing an RSVP to rigea@ric.edu.

WHEN: October 26th, 2013 9am-12pm

WHERE: Rhode Island College, Alger Hall 101(see campus map).