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This page from the Science Education Resource Center (SERC) shows how GIS can be taught in various modes ranging from the lecture hall to a lab. Click on "Online Resources" for helpful (American) links to data sources.

Click on the "Previous Issues" link for more full-text articles

Links to datasets and other WA-specific information. This pdf is part of the larger toolkit.

An industry publication with news, articles, products, career information, and advertising. You can also access the digital archives of the publication at: http://www.gpsworld.com/content/issue-list

This website allows you to create interactive maps; provides information about mineral resources in Australia; and contains a history of the mineral industry.

Newsletter from Geoscience Australia

The MAPS-GIS Web-based modules are designed to engage students in real-world scenarios that teach geospatial thinking. Web-based GIS reduces the complexities of traditional desktop GIS, yet maintains educational advantages for teaching geospatial thinking. Included for some of the modules include map links, instructor guides, and student materials. Topics range from Aquatic Environment, Coordinates, and Floodplain Geomorphology, to Forest Biology, Forest Ecology, Geodemographics, and Groundwater

"Technology&more is a complimentary magazine for surveying and mapping professionals delivered to your door." This digital magazine is published by Trimble and is mostly meant to showcase their equipment and software, but might be worth a look!

"Geospatial information influences nearly everything we do, from driving in our cars to military war strategy to the tracking of genocides, diseases and environmental changes. Satellites, surveillance, and location-based technologies create a worldwide geographic knowledge base that is vital to solving social and environmental problems in the interconnected global community. Penn State Public Broadcasting is launching the Geospatial Revolution Project, an integrated public media and outreach initiative about the impact of digital mapping. Visit http://geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/ and check out Facebook and Twitter for more details."

Lectures are in QuickTime mp4 format

Contains a number of items of interest to surveyors - forms, specs and guides; online training programs and manuals; digital field books; and more.

Covering Surveying, Geodesy, Imaging, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Mapping, Cartography & GIS