Getting Started

     Getting Started Overview

1. Part 1: Orientation to GIS and VISIT Collaboratory
• 1.1. Read the Syllabus
• 1.2. Choose a Getting Started Forum
• 1.3. Install ArcVoyager from ESRI CD
• 1.4. Explore ESRI CD
• 1.5. Do Race & Ethnicity Lesson
• 1.6. Describe Learning
2. Part 2:Do & Discuss a GIS Lesson
• 2.1. Choose and Do Lesson
• 2.2. Make notes
• 2.3. Make a screenshot
• 2.4. Describe observations
• 2.5. Post observations
• 2.6. Respond to peer(s)
• 2.7. Use other forums
3. Part 3: Analyzing GIS in Schools & Communities
• 3.1. Resources: Investigations and GIS in Schools and Communities
• 3.2. Read Investigation / Lesson
• 3.3. Analyze Investigation / Lesson
• 3.4. Post Analysis
• 3.5. Respond to Peer Analysis
• 3.6. Use other Forums