Training, Tutorials, and Other Educational Resources

4-H In-Service GIS/GPS Resource Listings

Tim= Haithcoat, Missouri Spatial Data Information Service, Geographic Res= ources Center, University of Missouri – Columbia

HaithcoatT@missouri.edu

Mar= ch 29, 2006

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Training, Tutorials, = and Other Educational Resources

http://4-h.org/index.php?option=3Dcom_weblinks&catid=3D46&am= p;Itemid=3D1

GIS= /GPS links from the 4-H Technology website

http://4-h.org/index.php?option=3Dcom_content&= task=3Dview&id=3D102&Itemid=3D80

You= 've probably heard that GIS and GPS are two of the hottest technology programs = in 4-H right now, but what exactly are GIS and GPS? How is 4-H involved with t= hese technologies? We hope that this website will have the answers to these and other questions you may have when starting a GIS or GPS project.=

http://www.esri= .com/training/virtualclassroom.html

Virtual classroom, the latest ESRI education solution, combines the best of instructor-led and Web-based training. Virtual classroom courses provide a high-quality, focused training experience without the need to travel.

http://www.esri.com/train= ing_events.html

ESR= I site with links to GIS seminars, trade shows, user groups, and GIS Day events.

http://gis2.esri.com/newsletters/pub_form.cfm?news=3DESRI_Educat= ion_Training

Subscribe to ESRI Education and Training News= and other free ESRI publications. = ESRI Education and Training News:<= /b> News about instructor-led and Virtual Campus training, and ESRI Press books. Electronic • Every other month

http://gis.esri.com/industries/education/arclessons/arclessons.cfm

ArcLessons is a resource for you to share lessons for using GIS in the classroom. Lessons include: Map & GIS Concepts; GIS Software Skills; Physical/Earth Science; Social Studies; Others<= /span>

http://www.esri= .com/industries/k-12/4-h/index.html

This program has been established to support national 4-H efforts aimed at bringing GIS and other geospatial technologies to young people and qualified adults involved with U.S. 4-H clubs and related state and national coordinating organizations. It has been created in cooperation with the National 4-H Headquarters, the Coopera= tive State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

htt= p://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/training.html

GIS/GPS training materials from the Minnesota Department= of Natural Resource's ArcView GIS/GPS Training Pag= e. All of these reso= urces are provided free of charge and accordingly, are not warranted for any specific use.

http://www.maine.gov/dep/gi= s/training/

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GIS Training for <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection staff are able to get free GIS training. Our new training classes are based on Arc 9.0 and impro= ve upon the old classes in the following ways:

Web-enabled training allo= ws users to take the training when they want, where they want<= /span>

Modular training allows u= sers to take whatever level of training they require

New sites and classes will increase training breadth across more program areas<= /li>

All classes are best viewed at screen resolutions 1024x768 or higher.

All classes are based on ArcInfo license for ArcGIS 9.0. ArcEditor or ArcView licenses may not be able to complete all port= ions of the training.

http://msdisw= eb.missouri.edu/presentations/index.htm

Powerpoint presentations on a variety of= GIS subjects available in .pdf or .html formats.

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General Mapping Resou= rces

http://msdis-maps.missou= ri.edu/index.html

MSDIS Mapper Internet Map Server is an on-line mapping utility which enables users who may not be familiar with Geographic Informa= tion Systems (GIS) to view and interact with geo-spatial data held by MSDIS for = the State of Missouri= .

http://msdis= web.missouri.edu/datasearch/ThemeList.jsp

Lis= ting of all public data holdings within the Missouri Clearinghouse at Missouri Spat= ial Data Information Service (MSDIS)

http://mcdc-maps.missouri.edu/ =

Missouri Census Data Center (MCDC) Internet Map Server is an on-line mapping utility which enables users who may not be familiar with Geographic Information Sys= tems (GIS) to view and interact with the geography of census data held by MCDC f= or the State of Missouri.

http://ims.= missouri.edu/moims/step1.aoi/countylist.asp

Missouri Interactive Maps in a 3-step process. Hosted by the Center for Agricultural, Resource and Environmental Systems.

http://nmviewogc.cr.usgs.g= ov/viewer.htm

Welcome to The National Map, an online, interactive map service available through your Web browser.

h= ttp://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/resources/mapping_sites.html

These sites are easy to use and provide basic topics like street maps, aerial pho= tos, and other reference maps.

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Human and Organizatio= nal Resources

http://www.mgi= sac.org/index.php?n=3DMain.Membership

Missouri GIS Advisory Committee website with membership listing. These people should be able to dir= ect you to possible mentors or aids for your programs and initiatives.

http://ms= disweb.missouri.edu/eduresources/usergroups.htm

Sca= ttered across the state of Missouri are people = who use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in their daily activities to better manage Missouri's resources. Groups have been formed to precipitate networking and education = for those users of GIS. GIS Conferences offer a broader range of contacts with other GIS professionals and the GIS vendor community.

http://www.nationalservice.org/

The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in suppor= ting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skil= ls and talents to give. The Corporation is the nation’s largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. Throu= gh our Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, we provide opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs.

http://www.= esri.com/company/regions/stlouis/index.html

ESRI maintains a network of regional offices throughout the United States to provide you with professional marketing and sales support, along with ex= pert GIS training and consulting services. The office in = St. Charles, Missouri, has more than 38 staff members ready to help you implement GIS technology.

http://g= is.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/usergroups.cfm

Several user groups and specialty industry groups exist independently of ESRI and m= eet throughout the year to share information, data, tips on software usage, and project news. These groups are open to all users of ESRI software and inclu= de regional groups within the United States and outside the Unit= ed States.

http://www.gisgpsintegration.org= /

Nat= ional GIS/GPS Integration Team: Social, economic, and environmental improvements = in our communities, states, and nation through innovative and creative uses of Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems.

http://macog.mo-acte.org/

Missouri Association of Councils of Government web site. MSDIS is working with and through = the RPC’s to roll out GIS training and resources. Many of these regional councils ha= ve GIS professionals working within their groups.

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Financial Resources

http://www.p= olicylink.org/EDTK/Mapping/Financing.html

The scale, and therefore cost, of community mapping projects ranges considerably. When developing a financing strategy to fund community mapping, it is useful to think about a range of funding sources.=

http://www.educ= ationmoney.com/prgm_14.511_eco.html

POL= ICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) - 14.511 Community Outreach Partnership C= enter Program This program funds partnerships among institutions of higher education and communities to solve urban problems through research, outreach and exchange of information.

http://www.federalgrantswire.com/office_of_community_planning_and_developm= ent_department_of_housing_and_urban_development_federal_grants.html

Office of Community Planning and Development Federal Grants.<= /span> There are 17 federal grants, government grants and loans for the Office of Community Planning and Development, HUD.

http://www.esri.com/grants/i= ndex.html

Geo= spatial grant programs including ESRI-sponsored as well as federal, state, and local government and foundation grant funding opportunities. ESRI sponsored grants exist for conservation, education, mobile government, and sustainable development. Other grant categories include: agriculture, environment, fire, health, law enforcement, public safety, soc= ial and cultural, transportation, and water and wastewater. <= /p>

http://www.esr= i.com/grants/esri/06003_4-h_fy06.html

ESRI has two grant options for the ESRI GIS Grant Program, designed for U.S. 4-= H. Grant categories include an introductory grant for 4-H clubs new to GIS and global positioning systems (GPS) and an intermediate grant for those 4-H clubs that received previous ESRI 4-H grants and completed the grant requirements.

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Material Resources

http://www.techsoup.org/ <= /span>

The place to go for ‘free’ or discounted technology for nonprofits. Has a listing of partners and products as well as foundations that can be lever= aged for funding or support.

http://www.esr= i.com/software/arcexplorer/index.html

ArcExplorer= is a lightweight = GIS data viewer developed by ESRI. This freely available software offers an easy way to perform a variety of basic GIS functions, including display, query, = and data retrieval applications. It can be used on its own with local data sets= or as a client to Internet data and map servers.

http://ww= w.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcreader/index.html

ArcReader is a free, easy-t= o-use mapping application that allows users to view, explore, and print maps and globes.

http://www.esri.com/software/arcexplorer/about/arcexplorer-web.html

ArcExplorer= Web is a custom mapping application that lets you view one = or multiple map services in your Web browser. You can also save the maps you create and include links to these maps on your Web site. =

http://telecenter.missouri.ed= u/tcrc/

The mission of the TeleCenter Network is to provide information, educational opportunities and economic resources to the citize= ns of Missouri.