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Illinois Geographic Alliance, LLC

2019 Geography Education in the 21st Century Conference

The Illinois Geographic Alliance and the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at Illinois State University are excited to announce the 2019 Geography Education in the 21st Century Conference, a 1-day, drive-in conference for geography educators that includes networking opportunities, a keynote, and a variety of breakout sessions to choose from.

This conference is applicable for a wide range of geography educators including pre-service and in-service elementary school, middle school/junior high, and high school teachers and community college and college/university geography instructors and professors. This conference is a fantastic opportunity for you to network with geography educators from around the state.

Maps and Mapping Technology is the conference theme this year. Choose the breakout sessions that best fit your needs and interests. Be inspired throughout the day with ideas and resources to implement in your classroom. The current list of conference presenters and breakout sessions includes:

  • Cindy Hamblin (Midwest Central Primary School) - "Giant Traveling Map of Illinois"
  • Judy Bock (Elmhurst College and Think Geospatial) and Jenni Dahl (Think Geospatial) - "Connecting with GIS"
  • Mike Jones (Thomas Metcalf School) and Kristi Sutter (Thomas Metcalf School) - "AR and VR and zSpace... Oh my!"
  • Terri Hallesy (University of Illinois and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program) and Robin Goetell (Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program, retired) - "Mapping Activities to Increase Learning and Geographic Literacy about the Great Lakes"
  • Eui-kyung Shin (Northern Illinois University) - "Spatial Citizenship Inquiry using On-line Mapping"
  • Jill Thomas (Illinois State University) - "Using Maps as Tools to Teach How Climate Changes Impact Students Living in Illinois"
  • Deanna Wiist (Normal West High School) - "Have No Fear ArcGIS is Here: Staying a Step Ahead of the Students"
  • Dean Butzow (Lincoln Land Community College) - "Using Maps as a Active Learning Tool"
  • Layne Zimmers (Lincoln Magnet School), Jodi Mitts (Lincoln Magnet School), and Sara Jill Ballenger (Lincoln Magnet School) - "Mapping History Using Google Earth"
  • Cara Bucciarelli (National Geographic) - "An Interdisciplinary Approach to Maps and Mapping: National Geographic Educator Certification"

Dates and Location

Saturday, November 2, 2019
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Felmely Hall of Science and the Femley Science Hall of Science Annex on the campus of Illinois State University (Normal, IL)

(Check-in, coffee, and pastries 9:00 – 10:00 AM and sessions 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.)

Registration

Please complete the online registration form

(While we prefer that you register online in advance of the conference, you may also register in person the morning of the conference.)

Cost: There is no cost to attend this conference! Registration is free and includes a box lunch.

Organizers

Illinois Geographic Alliance, LLC
IGA@IllinoisState.edu

Illinois State University Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment
geo@IllinoisState.edu

Professional Development Hours: Professional Development (PD) hours (formerly referred to as CPDUs) will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to in-service K-12 teachers that are members of the Illinois Geographic Alliance. PD Hours evidence of completion forms will be generated through the Illinois Regional Office of Education (ROE) #17 via a request from the Illinois Geographic Alliance. The Illinois Geographic Alliance will pay the fee for each teacher requesting the form. Please be aware that you must participate in the entire conference in order to receive the PD hours.

(To become a member of the Illinois Geographic Alliance simply complete the online membership form available at https://iga.illinoisstate.edu/membership/. There is no cost to become a member.)

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