Students enrolled in the Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP (CRYROP) GIS classes at Colton High School participated in the Esri “Going Places with Spatial Analysis” Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from March 4 – April 15, 2015. *It was a great experience and over 65% of the students earned their certificate. *Students viewed MOOC introductory videos and completed quizzes as a class, discussing the questions and debating possible answers before democratically selecting an answer. As the instructor, I provided guidance and avenues of thought, but no answers. Case studies were completed on an individual basis, although students were encouraged to collaborate with each other as part of the process. Providing students the space to help each other, allowed me the opportunity to observe and assess my students’ ability to explain a concept or technical process. It was amazing to witness what students accomplished when given this opportunity.
Jose was the first in his class to finish the MOOC. He printed out his certificate and showed his mother, but she did not believe it was real. At his request, I called his mother and let her know that it was not only real, but that he was also the first to finish. In fact, he finished one day before I did!
Students in the CRYROP GIS classes also participated in the Second Annual GIS Day event held on the Colton High School campus. Presentations were so impressive that some students were asked to present at the Colton Community Cabinet meeting hosted by the school district, and the December Inland Empire GIS User event hosted on the ESRI main site in Redlands.
CRYROP first offered the GIS program at Colton High School in the fall of 2008. Thanks to the fantastic support from the Esri Education department, the program was provided the resources necessary to get the program off the ground and running.
It is now the start of a new school year and I am looking forward to working with a new group of bright and inquisitive students. I am also looking forward to hosting the Third Annual GIS day at Colton High School where the students will undoubtedly showcase more amazing projects.
Students taking spatial analysis MOOC.
Bruce Ingram – Instructor.
Bruce Ingram,*CRYROP GIS Instructor, *Colton High School,*Colton, California.
Editor’s Note: *We on the Esri education team are often asked, “Can high school students really do GIS?” *I hope that Mr. Ingram’s story here lays any doubts to rest. *Yes, students at all ages can*think deeply and critically about issues using GIS and use it to engage in real-world problem-solving. *A key factor in their success is an innovative educator such as Mr. Ingram who allows them to “fly.” *–Joseph Kerski.
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Jose was the first in his class to finish the MOOC. He printed out his certificate and showed his mother, but she did not believe it was real. At his request, I called his mother and let her know that it was not only real, but that he was also the first to finish. In fact, he finished one day before I did!
Students in the CRYROP GIS classes also participated in the Second Annual GIS Day event held on the Colton High School campus. Presentations were so impressive that some students were asked to present at the Colton Community Cabinet meeting hosted by the school district, and the December Inland Empire GIS User event hosted on the ESRI main site in Redlands.
CRYROP first offered the GIS program at Colton High School in the fall of 2008. Thanks to the fantastic support from the Esri Education department, the program was provided the resources necessary to get the program off the ground and running.
It is now the start of a new school year and I am looking forward to working with a new group of bright and inquisitive students. I am also looking forward to hosting the Third Annual GIS day at Colton High School where the students will undoubtedly showcase more amazing projects.
Students taking spatial analysis MOOC.
Bruce Ingram – Instructor.Bruce Ingram,*CRYROP GIS Instructor, *Colton High School,*Colton, California.
Editor’s Note: *We on the Esri education team are often asked, “Can high school students really do GIS?” *I hope that Mr. Ingram’s story here lays any doubts to rest. *Yes, students at all ages can*think deeply and critically about issues using GIS and use it to engage in real-world problem-solving. *A key factor in their success is an innovative educator such as Mr. Ingram who allows them to “fly.” *–Joseph Kerski.
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