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Workshop 3
Learn How to
Geocache
Workshop Description:
Find out how to get your
students started in this fun and exciting sport which can be
integrated as a learning tool in many courses. Participants will
learn the basics of using a GPS device, including how these
units read information transmitted from satellites, and the
importance of GPS technology for safety purposes. Learn to
create a geocache treasure hunt. Bring something of interest to
you that you can cache as part of this session (e.g. coins from
your home country, a copy of your favourite CD or recipe).
Hand-held GPS units will be provided for use. Part of this
workshop will be held outdoors, so dress for the weather. For
more information on geocaching, visit
www.geocaching.com.
Max Attendance: 16 (if
hands-on is expected)
Room Requirements: Computer Projector, Internet
connection (preferred but not critical)
Presenter: Greg Lewis
Greg Lewis is an instructor in
the GIS Environmental Technologies and Land & Water Management
diploma programs at Assiniboine Community College (ACC) in
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Since starting with the college in
2001, he has been very active in promoting Geomatics in Manitoba
and has run numerous training sessions for teachers and
professionals. Currently, Greg is working on developing a
distance-delivered advanced diploma in GIS Environmental
Technologies and researching the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
for spatially-enabled aerial photography.
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