Hundreds of professionals have stepped forward, through the new GeoMentor Program from National Geographic and ESRI, to help students better understand their world.
These volunteers are ready to share insights into the importance of geography and the geo-technologies increasingly used in the workplace for analysis and problem-solving.
Each GeoMentor has registered through www.GeoMentor.org and is ready to connect with a classroom or afterschool educator to determine how they can help enrich students’ learning.
Educators who work with students in grades K-16 are invited to sign up to locate a GeoMentor who can help with projects and programs.
The GeoMentor Program site has a database and map feature that enables educators to browse for potential GeoMentor volunteers who have expressed interest in helping different age groups with a variety of opportunities. These range from National Geographic hands-on activities teaching fundamental geography skills to ideas for using geo-technologies online, GPS, and more from ESRI.
With Geography Awareness Week and GISDay coming up the third week of November, now is a great time to contact a volunteer from your local area or at a distance who can inspire students to learn more about how geo-tools and insights are changing how we tackle and solve problems from local to global scales.
To sign up today, go to www.Geomentor.org!
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GeoMentor link: http://geomentor.org
GAWeek Link: http://mywonderfulworld.org/gaw.html
GISDay link: http://gisday.com/
ArcNews Summer: http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/summer09articles/geo-learning.html
ArcNews Fall: http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/fall09articles/making-a-difference.html
“The programs offered by the New Hampshire Geographic Alliance are possible due to the support of the National Geographic Education Foundation and Keene State College.”
