Map your world through GIS

How do I make use of this opportunity?

 Step 1:Select a convenient session from the daily programme.

Step 2: Contact Bernadette Rigney on

011 407-6192 or bernadette@joburg.org.za to book the session.

Step 3: Diarise the confirmed session with your learners and make arrangements to come visit us on the booked day

 DAILY PROGRAMME:

The Departments of Information & Knowledge Management at the University of Johannesburg, in conjunction with ESRI-South Africa, GISSA and the City of Johannesburg invite you to "Map your world through GIS".

GIS or 'Geographic Information System' relates to the computer software which allows one to auto- mate the process of producing and manipulating map layers in an easy-to-use environment. These layers can be used to produce high quality maps or they can be used to analyse geographic prob-lems. GIS as a 'spatial' decision making tool, is used worldwide by national and local governments, education, mining, energy and the business sector to mention a few.

In celebration of International GIS day and seeing that GIS has become part of the Grade 10-12 curriculum for Geography, GISSA approached the UJ and partners to offer teachers and learners an opportunity to learn more about GIS.

We encourage you and your Grade 10-12 learners to accept an invitation for 31 August or 1 Septem- ber 2010 to experience GIS in action.

What does this opportunity offer?

1. An overview of GIS and potential career opportunities within GIS.

2. Practical lab work using GIS

31 August 2010

 Session 1 09:00-10:15

Session 2 10:15-11:30 Session 3 11:30-12:45 Session 4 12:45-14:00

1 September 2010

 Session 1 09:00-10:15

Session 2 10:15-11:30 Session 3 11:30-12:45 Session 4 12:45-14:00

"Don't delay, book today!"

 Up to 100 learners can be accommodated per

session. Bookings are done on a first come, first

served basis. Spaces tend to fill up quickly, so

make your bookings early. Campus tours can be arranged on request.

 "We are looking

forward to welcoming you

into our world of GIS!"

We have even more opportunities lined up for learners and teachers to participate in!

 A treasure hunt using GPS: Friday, 02 September 2010

Participants will be selected using the results of a competition. Participating learners must ensure that they are able to attend the treasure hunt on 02 September before entering the competition. Each school is allowed to enter two learners who will answer Geography related questions that will be posted on the GISSA website. The competition starts with the submission of names as from 10 May until 31 May 2010 and clos- ing date for the next elimination round is 23 July 2010. The winners will be announced on 02 August 2010.

 To participate in the online survey click HERE!

 The best Geography teacher : Learners are encouraged to nominate their Geography teacher for this award. Learners need to submit a motivation of not more than 100 words together with the following details:

 Name of teacher nominated, name of school, school telephone number, name of learner, grade, contact details (telephone / cell phone and e-mail address).

 Details for participation will be published on the GISSA website: