Geographical Information Systems in Education

Join Geographer and Esri Education Manager Joseph Kerski as we discuss why and how GIS is being taught around the world, and future prospects of GIS in primary, secondary, informal, and higher education.  Embedded in the discussion will be demonstrations of hands-on activities with students, teaching strategies, why GIS education matters, and how you can connect to the education community.

Joseph seeks to use his skills in geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GISc) to expand the use of spatial thinking in all sectors of society by fostering educational partnerships, conducting educational research, writing and editing texts and research articles, teaching face to face and online hands-on courses, developing curricula, supporting educators, and training teachers, students, governmental, nonprofit, and industry users at all levels. He served as geographer and cartographer at the US Census Bureau and at the USGS for 21 years. and teaches educator professional development institutes and in MOOCs  through Elmhurst College, Penn State, Esri, and elsewhere.

Joseph Kerski, PhD