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 A Geographic View of World History Wednesday, December 7, 2011 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific
 Herb ThompsonVeteran History & Geography Teacher Clark County Schools, Las Vegas, NV
Join us for a journey around the world with THE GEOMAN, Herb Thompson! He taught World Geography to 8th grade students for 23 years in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV where he has lived for the past 32 years. Herb also teaches teachers, and has been the co-coordinator of the Geographic Alliance in Nevada since 1997. He's a past president of the Southern Nevada Chapter of People to People International and has visited 65 countries around the world. While history is primarily a temporal social science, geography is a spatial one. As long as their unique perspectives are appreciated and valued, when taken together they can be a truly powerful combination and the key to understanding our past, present, and future. Herb is sharing a taste of the 32 lessons he created to supplement and enhance a standard World History curriculum for students in their first or second year of high school; however, many of the lessons would also be appropriate for advanced middle school students enrolled in a World Geography course and for AP Human Geography students as well. Refresh your own understanding of geography, while engaging students and helping them reach a higher level of geographic literacy. Register Now  Exploring Agricultural Geography Tuesday, December 13, 2011 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific
 Dave Lanegran John S. Holl Professor of Geography & Department Chair Macalester College, MN
What have you eaten lately? Come explore the processes of food production and patterns of agriculture that are included in the APHG course outline. Through the use of a wide range of maps and photographs we will highlight the critical aspects of modern commercial agriculture in North America and selected other locations. Dr. Dave Lanegran is actively engaged in a career of teaching, research and service that is focused on geography but includes historic preservation and urban planning. He is the Chief Reader for the Advanced Placement Human Geography test and Coordinator of the Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education. Long recognized as the farm boy on the APHG test development committee, he has a special interest in modern agriculture and works extensively with agricultural education programs in Minnesota. Don't miss this opportunity to hear it from one of the experts! Register Now Using Census Tracts to Understand Urban Geography Concepts Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific  Dan Berry AP Social Studies Teacher Morgantown HS, Morgantown, West Virginia
Urban Geography may be one of the most challenging sub topics of Human Geography because high school students have never been exposed to its complexities and content. This session is designed to give teachers effective tools to overcome some of these hurdles. The use of census tracts in the classroom can help students understand the relevance of urban models, recognize how land is used in urban settings, and examine historical urban land use.
Daniel Berry earned his bachelor's degrees in History and Political Science as well as a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at West Virginia University and a Master's Degree in Geography at Concord University. He has taught various subjects in Social Studies for the past twenty-five years including AP US Government and Politics and AP Human Geography. Serving as a College Board Consultant, he has conducted numerous one-day and two-day workshops and week-long summer institutes throughout the Midwestern and Southern Regions. He has been an AP Human Geography exam reader since 2003 and serves as a Lead Table Leader at the Reading. Currently he serves on the AP Human Geography Test and Curriculum Development Committee. Other responsibilities include serving on the West Virginia Geographic Alliance Steering Committee and the West Virginia Advanced Placement Leadership Committee. Register Now MAPematical Thinking for Tweens Wednesday, January 18, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific
 Bob Coulter
Director
Litzsinger Road Ecology Center
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO
Upper elementary and middle school students are ready to see the world a little more abstractly. Use online and desktop mapping tools to guide them in these efforts, and advance their math skills to boot! Examples used range from local community studies to global patterns, and encompass social, historical, and ecological data. Get an early leg up on the new "common core" math standards your kids will soon be working toward.
Dr. Bob Coulter is an award winning math teacher with over 25 years of experience working with tween learners. He's also a veteran GIS user and author of dozens of GIS curriculum modules. When he's not teaching, he's in his third term as president of the Math Educators of Greater St Louis (an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and a board member for the National Council for Geographic Education.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific *PARTNERSHIP WEBINAR: FREE for EVERYONE!  Sponsored by Esri, Redlands, CA  Charlie FitzpatrickEsri Education Manager Environmental Systems Research Institute Arlington, VA
The Esri Education Team is back with more great resources for you and your classroom at the perfect price, FREE! The million dollar question, "Where do you start?" Join us for simple tools that produce fantastic results in the classroom. It doesn't matter what you teach or who you teach. If you're interested in integrating GIS into your class and content, this is the perfect session for you. Join us to see the latest in tools, tips and tricks to be spatially ready to change the world!
Register Now: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/718506014 Putting Together Earth's Puzzle: Plate Tectonics Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific
 Gary Lewis with Davida BuehlerDirector, Education & Outreach The Geological Society of America
Plate Tectonics is the unifying theory for our Earth. It helps us to understand the location of many Earth's major features (mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches and plains, continents etc) as well as some of the planets most destructive features (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis etc). This session will look at the history of the theory of Plate Tectonics followed by a detailed examination of the features of the major plate boundaries. It will provide you with the confidence to teach the subject to any level student. Throughout the session you will be introduced to actives you to use to increase your students understanding. Its a fun packed, activity filled session which will leave you confident and ready to jump into the topic with your class.
Gary Lewis is an enthusiastic Earth science educator from Australia who has been helping teachers around the globe become more confident to teach a wide range of Earth science topics. Both a trained geologist and a classroom teacher, Gary has a great understanding of what works (and what does not) in the classroom. He is the author of over 20 Earth science resources and leads field trips each year to some of the most amazing Earth science locations around the globe. Gary is currently the Director of Education & Outreach for the Geological Society of America and is based in Maine.
Register Now National Conception Day...A Great Idea? Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific  John Trites Geography Teacher Horton High School, Nova Scotia In at least 1 region of the world it is perfectly acceptable to stay home from work one special day each year in order to try to conceive a child. If you are successful, and the birth occurs exactly 9 months later, you become eligible for prizes.
Numerous countries have attempted to influence the reproductive decisions of their citizens. Several of these government policies are well known, but there are also many lesser known but fascinating policies in existence. Some of these policies have included medals, reduced student loans, and even dating tips. This presentation will examine many of the policies throughout the world and highlight connections to other parts of the population units such as the Demographic Transition Model, Population Composition, and Population Movement.
John has been a high school geography teacher in Nova Scotia for 33 years and has been involved with the APHG course since it started. He was on the Test Development Committee for the first 7 years and has been involved in all the Readings as a Reader, Table Leader, or Question Leader. One of his and his students' favorite parts of the APHG course deals with Population Policies, and he is pleased to be able to share some of his ideas with you. Don't miss this imformative session
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The Geographic Advantage: Supporting Online Investigations in the Classroom Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific *PARTNERSHIP WEBINAR: FREE for EVERYONE! Sponsored by Association of American Geographers (AAG)  Susan Gallagher HeffronSr. Project Manager for Geography Education AAG Washington, DC (via Australia)
Learn more about a free new resource, "The Geographic Advantage: An AAG Companion Website for Understanding the Changing Planet". This new web-based resource provides guided geographic investigations for students to illustrate the 11 research questions identified in the recent NRC report, Understanding the Changing Planet: Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences, at the K-12 level.
Dr. Susan Gallagher Heffron serves as the Senior Project Manager for Geography Education at the Association of American Geographers. In her current role, Heffron facilitates AAG projects for K-16 education with a special interest in K-12 teachers and learners. Her work includes facilitating the dissemination of research to inform classroom and online instructional strategies as well as effective teacher professional development experiences. Heffron completed a BA degree in Social Science Education, followed by a MA and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Heffron taught at the middle and high school levels as well as higher education prior to her position at the AAG. She also served as a co-coordinator for Geographic Educators of Nebraska.
Join the discussion as she shares how students can explore geographic questions related to the themes of Environmental Change, Sustainability, Rapid Spatial Reorganization, and Technological Change. Each investigation includes a student activity that can be easily integrated into your existing course curriculum as well as additional resources for exploring and learning more about the research questions in the report. Don't miss the details on this rich resource!
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Tried & True: A Veteran Teacher's Approach to APHG Exam Prep
THURSDAY, March 22, 2012* *this is the only webinar not on a Wednesday this spring* 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific  Ken Keller AP Human Geography Teacher Danbury HS, Danbury, CT
Don't miss this session teachers to learn some established and successful methods on how best to prep your students to earn a score of "5" on the AP Human Geography exam. Emphasis will be placed on review methods to help students be successful on both multiple choice and free response questions. Participants will learn how to employ best practices related to teaching test taking strategies in the classroom as well as teaching their students some techniques to reduce stress and be more focused when they go to sit for the exam. An emphasis will also be placed on providing exam prep tips for teachers of 9th graders.
Ken Keller has been teaching the course since its inception and has been an exam reader for the past ten years. Heteaches at Danbury High School in Danbury, Connecticut, and has been an exam scorer since 2002. He is a former member of the AP Human Geography Test Development Committee and servers on the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) Curriculum and Instruction Committee. He has conducted numerous week-long institutes and one-day workshops, training new and experienced teachers of human geography, and he received the Distinguished Teaching Award from NCGE in 2004. Mr. Keller holds an MA in European History from Western Connecticut State University. Join us for a casual conversation on what works best for you and your students!
Register Now Starting Your Own Geospatial Semester Wednesday, April 4, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific
 Bob Kolvoord
Professor of Integrated Science and Technology and Educational Technologies, Co-Director of the JMU Center for STEM Education and Outreach & Interim Director of the School of Engineering
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Looking for ways to engage high school seniors with geospatial problems? Trying to find ways to bring geospatial technologies into the curriculum? Searching for different ways to engage students with Geography? The Geospatial Semester is a collaborative effort between James Madison University (JMU) and Virginia school districts. Students take a semester- or year-long course in geospatial technologies and pursue an extended, locally-based project. Faculty from JMU support the high school teachers and provide technical and project support. Best of all, students can earn JMU credit for their efforts. Currently in its 7th year, the Geospatial Semester has provided opportunities for students to get engaged with geographic thinking and geospatial technologies. In this webinar, we'll share details about the Geospatial Semester, examples of student work, and discuss how you can get the Geospatial Semester started in your locale. Dr. Bob Kolvoord is a professor of Integrated Science and Technology and Educational Technologies at James Madison University. He also serves as the Co-Director of the JMU Center for STEM Education and Outreach and the Interim Director of the School of Engineering. His research centers on the use of data visualization and geospatial technologies by K-12 teachers and students, as well as how students' spatial thinking skills develop through the use of these tools. He's been active in developing curricula and providing professional development workshops for teachers for the past two decades, both in the US and abroad. With Kathryn Keranen, he is the co-creator of the Geospatial Semester and co-author of Making Spatial Decisions Using GIS (ESRI Press). In 2011, he was recognized by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award (Teaching with Technology). Register Now
10 Tips for Easy Geotagging in Any Classroom Wednesday, April 18, 2012 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific *PARTNERSHIP WEBINAR: FREE for EVERYONE! Sponsored by Esri, Redlands, CA  Tom BakerEducation Manager Esri Kansas City, KS
Geotagging, using pictures and other digital files to support student inquiry, fieldwork, and data analysis, can be a simple and fun ways to engage students in GIS and GPS. Student data, photos, and recorded audio can build on interactive basemaps and allow students to tell their own "geostories" about a place or phenomenon. Ideal for earth and environmental science and geography teachers, this webinar will only use tools that are free and web-based, allowing educators to use tomorrow.
Register Now: Exploring GPS, Geocaching & the Geography Classroom Wednesday, May 9, 2012 8-9:30 pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific Ashok Wadwani
NCGE 2011 President's Award Recipient
President of Applied Field Data Systems
Houston, TX Roger & Anita Palmer Teachers, Authors & Consultants with GISetc Dallas, TX
Eric Schudiske
Public Relations/Social Media Manager with Groundspeak
Seattle, WA
Join us for this expanded session, an hour and a half, on the connection between geography education, GPS and geocaching! We've collected a host of experts to guide you through the ins and outs of all things GPS! Ashok Wadwani, 2011 NCGE President's Award Winner, will discuss GPS technology and equipment. He's joined by Roger and Anita Palmer of GISetc who have authored curriculum for GPS in English and Spanish as well as regularly lead GPS trainings for students and teachers. Our presentation is rounded out with Eric Schudiske from Groundspeak who will cover Geocaching.com and how the activity can positively impact families and community, with fun/easy tips for how to add geocaching into your family or community activities. These presenters offer you the perfect tools getting outside for the end of the school year. Don't miss this great event! Register Now
Space, Place & Relationships: Exploring Spatial Cognition in 2012 and Beyond
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific
Diana S. Sinton
Director of Spatial Curriculum and Research
University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
Nora S. Newcombe Professor of Psychology James H. Glackin Distinguished Faculty Fellow Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Welcome back Dr. Sinton and her esteemed psychology colleague, Dr. Newcombe as they guide us through the explorations of space, place and relationships. Psychologists, geographers, and educators have long studied how children and adults understand and use space, such as how we navigate, read maps, and manipulate objects in 3D. In this session we will review some of these complex questions and answers, and preview where this research agenda is going next. We will focus on topics particularly relevant to geographers and geographic education. Whether you're a researcher or educator, understanding more about these topics will infuse your endeavors with new perspectives. Don't miss it!
Diana Stuart Sinton is the Director of Spatial Curriculum and Research at the University of Redlands (California) where she leads LENS (LEarNing Spatially), a campus-wide initiative to integrate mapping and spatial perspectives into diverse academic disciplines. Her focus is the role for spatial literacy in higher education, a topic that she has written about in publications such as UnderstandingPlace: GIS and Mapping across the Curriculum (ESRI Press, 2007). At Redlands she helped to design a new Master of Arts in Education degree in Spatial Literacy Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education, and teaches its first course, Foundations of Spatial Thinking. She was a 2009-2010 SPLINT (Spatial Literacy in Teaching) Fellow at the University of Leicester (UK). Diana previously worked for NITLE, the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education, where she developed mapping-based curriculum and taught workshops for faculty at many different universities. She has taught geography, GIS, and environmental studies courses at Alfred University and the University of Rhode Island. Diana holds a BA in Comparative Religions (Middlebury College) and MS and PhD degrees in Geography (Oregon State University).
Nora S. Newcombe received her Ph.D. from Harvard University and is currently Professor of Psychology and James H. Glackin Distinguished Faculty Fellow at Temple University. Her research focuses on spatial cognition and development, including the nature of gender differences in spatial ability. She is also interested in the development of autobiographical and episodic memory. Dr. Newcombe is the author of numerous chapters, articles, and books, including Making Space with Janellen Huttenlocher (published by the MIT Press, 2000). Her work has been recognized by several awards, including the George A. Miller Award and the G. Stanley Hall Award. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the Society of Experimental Psychologists. She has served as Editor of the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General and Associate Editor of Psychological Bulletin, as well as on many grant panels and advisory boards. She is currently Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center, whose mission is to understand human spatial cognition, with an emphasis on the idea that spatial knowledge and skills can be improved, and to apply the resulting knowledge to foster spatial learning, especially in STEM disciplines.
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