Software
Q. What is ArcGIS?
Q. Does ArcGIS 9 include all of the functionality of ArcView 3?
Q. What are the system requirements for ArcGIS 9?
Q.  What GIS options are there for Mac users?
Q. What is a School Campus Licence?
Q. What is the Mapping our World resource?
Q. What is the Our World resource?
Q. What is the difference between a School Campus Licence and the Mapping our World/Our World resource?
Q. How do I use my extensions in class?
Q. Are there any free GIS options available to try?
Q. What do I get when I purchase the School Campus Licence?
Q. How do I order a copy of the School Campus Licence?

Software Setup
Q. How do I configure ArcGIS 9?
Q. How do I install the software?
Q. How do I install the Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst and Network Analyst extensions?
Q. How do I register my software and extensions?
Q. What do I install?
Q. On how many computers can our school load our School Campus Licence?
Q. Can I load the School Campus Licence on my laptop or home computer?
Q. What do I get when I purchase the School Campus Licence?

Data
Q. Where do I get data to get started?
Q. How do I get a Kickstart CD?
Q. How can I use my own data?
Q. How do I use GPS data with ArcGIS 9?

Lessons
Q. Where do I get lessons to use in the classroom?
Q. How can I share my lessons?
Q. Are there any examples of projects that my students can use in class?

Professional Development
Q. Are there any free online courses that I can take to build my skills in ArcGIS 9?
Q. How do I arrange professional development?

 

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Software

Q. What is ArcGIS?
A. You can find out information on GIS and ArcGIS by following the links below.

• Click here to learn about GIS
• Click here to find out about ArcGIS software

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Q. Does ArcGIS 9 include all of the functionality of ArcView 3?
A. Yes, ArcGIS 9 includes all of the features of ArcView 3 and adds many new features driven by user requests.

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Q. What are the system requirements for ArcGIS 9?
A. Go here to enter your network details and find out your system requirements for running ArcGIS 9.

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Q. What GIS options are there for Mac users?
A. Mac users should begin by downloading the AEJEE application from the ESRI Education Community website. AEJEE is Java based and will work on Mac applications. Mac users will be able to run ArcGIS 9 provided they install and run the software on the Windows platform using parallel operating system software.

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Q. What is a School Campus Licence?
A. The ESRI School Campus Licence is a product that your school can purchase. This entitles your school to install ArcGIS 9 on up to 500 machines across one campus and for teachers to install on their home computers or laptops. The School Campus Licence comes with ArcView 9 as well as the Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst and Network Analyst extensions for use on all machines.

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Q. What is the Mapping our World resource?
A. The Mapping our World resource is essentially a book that was published in 2005. The resource contains 19 lessons and activities for students to use in the classroom along with detailed instructions and data for each. The resource also comes with a one-year version of ArcView 9.3 that you can use with your lessons and data. If you do decide to upgrade to a School Campus Licence, the Mapping our World data and activities will continue to work with your new software.

• Find out more information about the book

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Q. What is the Our World resource?
A. The Our World series is an updated version of the Mapping our World book. The series has been expanded to cover those just learning how to use GIS software and to cover those using the software to make local decisions or address local issues. There are four books that scaffold the reader through all of the GIS skills required for modern students.

• Find out more about the Our World series of books, including detailed contents lists

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Q.  What is the difference between a School Campus Licence and the Mapping our World/Our World resources?
A. The Our World series of resources are four books that contains a range of lessons for use in the classroom as well as a trial version of ArcGIS 9 that can be installed across your school's network. Check out and buy the book here. 

The School Campus Licence provides your school with the latest version of ArcGIS that can be installed on up to 500 machines across the school (as well as teachers? home computers). The School Campus Licence entitles you to 12 months worth of technical support and software upgrades. It will also not time-out.

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Q. How do I use my extensions in class?
A. There are some resources available on the ArcLessons page to help you get started with your extensions. Go to the page, select the 'Advanced Search' and under the 'Software Used/Needed' dropdown, select your extension to see what other teachers are doing with the extension.

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Q. Are there any free GIS options available to try?
A. Yes. Go to ESRI's Education Community to get started. You will be able to find out more information on GIS, careers in GIS, look a blogs and forums, as well as download the free software. Look under the Software tab and download AEJEE (ArcExplorer Java Edition for Education) or ArcGIS Explorer. Both are excellent starting points. AEJEE is a 'lightweght' version of ArcGIS and it comes with data and an excellent tutorial document while ArcGIS Explorer has a 3D feel similar to other online data viewers although you can overlay your own GIS data as well.

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Q. What do I get when I purchase the School Campus Licence?
A. The School Campus Licence contains:

• A copy of ArcGIS that can be installed on up to 500 machines across the school and on teachers' home computers or laptops
• ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, ArcGIS 3D Analyst and ArcGIS Network Analyst extensions
• ESRI Data and Maps folder
• Explore Your World lesson booklet and poster
• GIS for Education CD
• ESRI Map Book

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Q. How do I order a copy of the School Campus Licence?
A. You can order a copy of ArcView by contacting us at schools@esriaustralia.com.au. You will need to provide us with a purchase order and 3 signed copies of the licence agreement which you can request via email. Please ensure that you print 3 original copies and have them signed by an authorised school representative.

Return your purchase order and licence agreements to us at:
ESRI Australia
GIS in Schools Program
PO Box 15459
Brisbane City East QLD 4002

From that point, we will order the software from ESRI in the US and it will be sent to you via courier when it arrives in Australia. Allow 2-3 weeks in total for delivery.

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Software Setup

Q. How do I configure ArcGIS 9?
A. When your IT department begins the installation process, the 'Complete' installation configuration will suit most schools.

• Click here for a detailed installation guide.

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Q. How do I install the software?
A. Download the installation guide to help you install and register your software and extensions.

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Q. How do I install the Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst and Network Analyst extensions?
A. Download the installation guide to help you install and register your software and extensions.

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Q. How do I register my software and extensions?
A. Download the installation guide to help you install and register your software and extensions.

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Q. What do I install?
A. You need to install the ArcGIS Software and extensions that comes in a folder with your software package, take the 'Complete' installation option when prompted . You can install additional datasets if you wish to get going with the software. Your installation is complete when you are able to access ArcMap, ArcCatalog and the Desktop Administrator if you navigate through the Start Menu-->All Programs-->ArcGIS.

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Q. On how many computers can our school load our School Campus Licence?
A. The software can be loaded on up to 500 computers across one school campus as well as on teachers' home machines or laptops for training and resource development.

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Q. Can I load the School Campus Licence on my laptop or home computer?
A. Yes, for training and resource development only. If the software is uninstalled from the school campus it must also be uninstalled from all teachers' personal computers.

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Q. What do I get when I purchase the School Campus Licence?
A. You get one copy of ArcGIS (and the 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst and Network Analyst extensions) that can be backed up and loaded on up to 500 computers across one school campus. You will also be provided with some data and maps for use with the software. ESRI Australia will also pass on a  Kickstart CD that contains a number of resources and lessons to help you get started with ArcGIS.

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Data

Q. Where do I get data to get started?
A. The School Campus Licence actually comes with a folder containing basic global data such as UN Development data and satellite images from all of the world's regions. You could also ask your local council if they are willing to provide local data (such as imagery or shapefiles) to help get you started. See our GIS Resources page for more advice on getting data.

You can also access a range of free basemaps and datasets at the ESRI ArcGIS Resource Centre.

For Australian data try the Geoscience Australia MapConnect site to download Australian shapefiles. We have developed a guide here.

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Q. How do I get a Kickstart CD?
A. Contact us on schools@esriaustralia.com.au to get a copy of the ESRI Australia Kickstart CD.

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Q. How can I use my own data?
A. There are a range of ways you can use your own data with ArcGIS. To help get started we have developed a lesson that shows you how to do this here. 

You could also get in touch with one of our Key Educators for specific training in this area.

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Q. How do I use GPS data with ArcGIS 9?
A. ESRI have developed a great resource that explains the process of connecting your GPS to your GIS software.

• You can find a copy of that lesson here

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Lessons

Q. Where do I get lessons to use in the classroom?
A. The best place to access lessons for use in your classroom is the ESRI ArcLessons page. Here teachers across the globe have uploaded their own in-class lessons and data for others to use in class or as inspiration.

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Q. How can I share my lessons?
A. Once you have created a lesson or activity that you would like to share with other teachers, simply upload it to the ArcLessons website. You can upload the lesson as well as any data that is required to complete the lesson to showcase your work to the world!

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Q. Are there any examples of projects that my students can use in class?
A. There are some examples contained on the ESRI website.

• Click here to access these resources

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Professional Development

Q. Are there any free online courses that I can take to build my skills in ArcGIS 9?
A. There are a range of instructional videos that you can access using the Internet.

• Click here to see a list of these resources

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Q. How do I arrange professional development?
A. Contact one of our Key Educators to get one-on-one assistance with training or resource development.

 

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