The Digital Future of Geography

When
22 Aug 2017
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Canterbury College, Old Logan Village Road, Waterford, Queensland 4133

Registration

GTAQ Member – $100.00
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Non-member – $120.00

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No further spots available

Professional Learning Day

A beginner’s guide to harnessing the latest digital technologies which will create innovative and challenging classroom learning – while also equipping your students for exciting careers in the geospatial industry!

This workshop will introduce you to a range of free geo technologies – including how to:

easily integrate GIS into your classroom
use location analytics to make web apps
collect meaningful data in the field using your mobile phone!

International Guest Speaker

Dr. Joseph Kerski Ph.D GISP is the Education Manager for Esri – the world’s leading GIS technology provider!

He is a proud geographer, with a passion for creating engaging enquiry-driven learning activities using digital mapping technology – whether in the classroom, as a GIS Instructor at a range of universities across the United States or as an author and researcher.

Joseph is in Australia to support the launch of Esri Australia’s GIS for Schools program, making industry-leading GIS technology freely available to teachers and students!

Date: Tuesday 22^nd August, 2017

Time: 8:30am-3:00pm

Location: Canterbury College, Old Logan Village Road, Waterford, Queensland 4133

Cost: $100 for GTAQ members; $120 for non-members

Note: Please bring your own device

All attendees will receive copies of AGTA’s Geography Skills Unlocked and Cribb’s ‘The Coming Famine’ valued at over $70.

Please see the attached flyer for more details:

The Digital Future of Geography!

2025 GTAQ Annual Conference

'SHAPING FUTURES'

Saturday 2 August at The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus

Join GTAQ at our 2025 Annual Conference as we explore the future directions of geographical education.

Keynote Speaker - Exciting Announcement soon!!!

2025 GTAQ Conference Program

Use the program link above to select your workshop options for registration. (NOT LIVE YET)

Conference Map & Transport Information

Please click on the link for all information. Registration opens at 8:00am in Global Change Institute Building (Building 3). UQ MAP

Please bring your own device (Laptop preferred) as many of the workshops involve hands on activities. Wifi will be provided.

Please see our contact page for more information on resources, support or other enquiries.

Geography Teachers' Association of Queensland Inc.
Level 1/28 Fortescue St, Spring Hill QLD 4000