Mapping Historical Connections with GIS

Saturday, January 9, 2016: 9:40 AM
Crystal Ballroom A (Hilton Atlanta)
Chris Bunin, Albemarle County Public Schools
Geospatial technologies allow users to construct, interpret, and display sophisticated maps that illustrate change over time.  GIS does not have to be a burdensome new technology, however. New ARC-Gis tools provide powerful mapping capabilities that are effective in the K-12 classroom.  This presentation will offer a clear guide to the use of GIS for geo-historical inquiry with a focus on the ways in which this project leveraged the technology.