Map the future�Teaching Geography and Fieldwork in the Digital Age

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Bob Usher / Katie Hall

LGfL - EdTech Hubs Lead Esri UK

Welcome

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1. Intro to Mapmaker
• Whitefield Primary Demo

2. What is Survey123?
• Introduction to digital fieldwork tools
• The role of AI in data capture and analysis�
3. What are Storymaps?
• Presenting and sharing digital resources

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Next Steps?

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• A visualiser tool made by Esri and National Geographic
• Designed specifically for teachers and students
• Cross-curricular, with particularly strong links to science, geography and history

What is MapMaker?

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Who are MapMakers?

• Teachers and students using this technology for learning.

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• National Geographic Explorers and other professional users, sharing research with educators in an engaging and accessible way.

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Aaron Hutchinson

Whitefield C of E Primary School

MapMaker @ Whitefield Primary School

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• Curriculum aligned
• Breadth & depth
• Engaging & intuitive
• Accessible
• Adapts to your needs

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• Digital data collection tool, to create surveys and record observations
• Build enquiry skills allowing students to investigate and analyse evidence
• Map and share result easily, visualising findings through maps, infographics and charts

What is Survey123?

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Katie Hall

Esri UK

Survey 123 in action

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• Interactive digital storytelling
• Explain and share learning creatively
• Combine maps, images, text, and multimedia to explore places, issues, and topics

What are Storymaps?

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Katie Hall

Esri UK

StoryMaps in action

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Fieldwork Pilot Project

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LGfL

Thank you everyone

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Questions very welcome!

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