LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROJECT MANAGER | TRAINER | |
1 | Name and discuss the three GIS geometry types. | Differentiate between geometry types |
2 | Explain the main concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems in your own words. | Explain the main concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems to others using common terminology. |
3 | Identify and describe common features of good maps. | Present and critique an examination of good and bad example maps. |
4 | Examine and explain the GIS elements within your project using your own words. | Identify and explain the GIS elements within a partner’s project |
5 | Discuss ethical considerations of using GIS and maps in development projects. |
TRAINING AGENDA
Module Introduction
Part A: Concepts and Applications of GIS
- Part A Activity Prompt #1: Points, Lines, and Polygons
- Part A Activity Prompt #2: Identify Real-World Examples
- Part A Activity Prompt #3: Real-World GIS Application
- StoryMap: Map Components
- StoryMap: GIS Applications
Part B: Map Components
- Part B Activity Prompt: Identify Good and Bad Maps
Part C: Contextualize
- Part C Activity Prompt #1: Connecting GIS and the Project
- Part C Activity Prompt #2: Human Likert Scale on GIS and Ethics
Part D: Train the Trainer
- Part D Activity Prompt: Teach Backs (3 groups for Parts A, B and C of this module)