The JMU DEVELOP Center - Digital Earth
Location:
United States
Description:
The Digital Earth is a virtual representation of our planet that enables a user to explore and interact with the vast amounts of natural, cultural, and historical information being gathered about the Earth. The Digital Earth initiative brings together Federal Agencies, private and not-for-profit institutions, and other contributors to facilitate the development of the technology, standards, and content necessary for realization of the
Digital Earth
The JMU DEVELOP Center focuses on student-oriented research that blends course work and capstone experiences, faculty and student investigations, and industrial experiences. Towards that end, the JMU DEVELOP Center provides:
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student and teacher access to interagency data;
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inspiration of individuals to learn about the Earth through center
activities;
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promotion of Digital Earth technology on a local, state, regional,
national, and international level;
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The "bridge" between public outreach and education, and Digital Earth
technologies;
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instructional videos and multimedia;
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computer lab to complete educational activities;
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virtual reality interfaces;
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NASA research and information; and
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set of planned activities based on educational level.
JMU will offer a one-week digital Earth workshop for pre-service
teachers and a small group of in-service teachers the third week of
June 2000 at James Madison University.
Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA)
James Madison University (JMU)
Cost:
Free, participants selected by application
Contact:
James L. Barnes, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807; Phone: (540) 568-3154; Fax: (540) 568-2747;
Email:
barnesjl@jmu.edu
Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12
Subject:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Remote Sensing
Program type:
Teacher Training (In-service)
Teacher Training (Pre-service)
Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00