T-26 (Grades K-12)
GPS Technology and Geocaching for Educators
Gary Krueger, Appleton, WI
Gary@ProfessorGizmo.com
  

Educators are using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to teach every subject area imaginable. It is used by millions of people on a daily basis, from car navigation to keeping track of children and pets. This class will explore the technology behind the GPS system and how you can add it to your teaching skills and even use it for personal recreation.

This class will explore the “sport” of Geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share experiences online. Information gained from this session can be used to teach anything from mapping, geography, technology & outdoor activities to music, art, history and social studies. This is also a great way for educators to combine technology and the great outdoors for adventure and relaxation. This class will have extensive outdoor exercises utilizing GPS receivers in the finding and hiding of geocaches. Other GPS technology related topics and equipment such as iPhones/iPods, cell phones and PDA devices will be explored.

It is not required but HIGHLY recommended that participants have use of a GPS receiver for the week.
This is sheer fun!