Schools Program
ESRI Australia's GIS in Schools Program has been in operation for over twelve years and has helped over 700 schools across Australia introduce GIS into their classrooms.
In your classroom
GIS can give your students:
- Relevant workplace skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Enhanced spatial literacy
- The ability to engage with the local community
GIS can give you:
- An opportunity to refresh your Geography or Science curricula
- Fresh skills in your teaching area
- A chance to engage with technology in a meaningful way in the classroom
In your school
GIS can be used as a management tool for the school or school district. It improves planning and decision making in areas such as enrolment, local area demographics, transportation, school safety and community engagement. Email us to find out how GIS can change the way you manage your school or school district.
The sections below are designed to help you gather information on GIS and to start implementing a GIS program in your school. You can start with some simple, free online GIS and build your skills up to the ArcGIS software package that allows your students to create their own data and conduct their own local investigations.
GIS Basics
Getting started with GIS
For those just starting out, this section will outline what GIS is and how it can be used.
GIS in the Curriculum
Not just Geography
Click here to find out how GIS is being used in subjects across the curriculum.
GIS Resources
Resources to move you ahead
Click here for information on the software available for schools as well as links to online GIS resources and lesson and resource providers.
Getting Started with GIS
Getting started with GIS
There are a number of ways you can get your GIS program started or revitalised. Find out more about the latest in GIS for the classroom, from online GIS through to the ArcView site licence .
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
For all of those questions you are too scared to ask, here are your answers.
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GIS Education Community
Visit the ESRI Education Community for more information about GIS in education. Here you will find software, data, lessons, forums, a GIS in education blog and more.
Key Educators
ESRI Australia works closely with Key Educators around the country to help them deliver GIS training and resources usng their local knowledge.