ArcGIS recently launched a new free web application called ArcGIS Explorer Online. ArcGIS Explorer Online allows users to create mash-ups of geographic data on a map. Users can add data layers to the whole map or to a section of the map. There are one dozen map baselayers that users can build upon. To add data users can select the ArcGIS data base or upload their own data files. Below you will find instructions for three basic steps to get you started using ArcGIS.
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Applications for Education
ArcGIS Explorer Online could be a good tool for geography teachers whose students cannot access Google Earth. For some students ArcGIS Explorer Online might be easier to use initially than Google Earth. In either case ArcGIS Explorer Online provides a good tool that will get students analyzing data in a geographic context quickly.
Here are some related items that may be of interest to you:
Google Earth Across the Curriculum
Free 33 Page Guide - Google for Teachers
Using Maps in an Elementary School Math Lesson
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
ArcGIS Explorer Online - Explore GIS Layers
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Hi Byrne,
Your resource is great!!!!
New tools and simple explanation make for a lethal combo. There's one thing that I would like on your blog: categorisation of all your reviews. It can help us alot while we navigate through.
Thnx.
Have a great day!
What program do you use for your screenshots and annotations? I was trying out Bounce through your recommendation of ISTE links, but it seems underpowered compared to the screenshots of ArcGIS you have up, albeit its simplicity of use. It also pales in comparison to other installed programs I've used in the past. I was curious to see if you might be using some free, web-based app?
What program do you use for your screenshots and annotations? I was trying out Bounce through your recommendation of ISTE links, but it seems underpowered compared to the screenshots of ArcGIS you have up, albeit its simplicity of use. It also pales in comparison to other installed programs I've used in the past. I was curious to see if you might be using some free, web-based app?
Opus Dei,
Thanks for your comment. While I do wish I had better organization of the links, I simply don't have enough time at this point to go back and categorize 3000+ posts. Perhaps in the future I will.
Yutaka,
I primarily use Jing for the screen captures on my posts. It's not web-based, but it is free to install.
Richard
Hi Byrne,
That would be a great help. For I am aiming for an Education degree in ICT in Primary school next year and am thirsty for all related tools and resources....and your blog is my library!!!
Take care :-)
Opus Dei.
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