Education

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Concept Modules and Demonstration Videos
The concept modules cover a single topic and are meant to provide elementary understanding for functional literacy.

Model Courses
The GeoTech Center developed several Model Courses focused on building the skills, competencies, and abilities needed for entry-level occupations in the geospatial industry. Competencies covered in the Model Courses were identified using the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM) and outcomes from multiple DACUM (“Developing a Curriculum”) events. A panel of geospatial education experts parsed the competencies into the Model Courses for the Certificate. All material is distributed freely under a Creative Commons license and can be used with attribution to GeoTech.​

Syllabi Repository
The National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence is establishing a national database for GIST and geospatial technology syllabi, which will be accessible by anyone wanting to observe geospatial syllabi from higher education institutions.​

DACUM Results
- DACUM Research Chart for Geospatial Intelligence Specialist 
- DACUM Research Chart for UAS Operations Technician ​
- DACUM Validation Chart for UAS Remote Sensing Technician​
- GTCM Meta-DACUM
- UAS Meta-DACUM

Developing a GTCM Modeled Geospatial Program
This page provides resources for educators seeking to begin a new geospatial program or expand and sustain an existing program.  While every college and its service region have unique needs, many of the steps and resources necessary to start and nurture a successful program are similar. We have collected the most essential recommendations and resources here on this one page to guide you through the process.

GeoTech Center National Program Locator
This map allows you to zoom in and out, you can change the basemap, as well as searching for an institution.  The home button will return you to the initial view.  By clicking on any dot you will discover additional information about the institution. While we have tried to be as complete as possible we realize that some information may have changed and we may not have been able from our search determine all program specific information about every institution. If any information about an institution needs updating or your institution is not showing on the map, a form is located below the map.

GeoTech Center's Presentations & Handouts
The GeoTech Center has presented at several venues over the last couple of years.

Map Libraries and Data Resources
The GeoTech Center developed this page to provide various online maps and data sources for your geospatial program.

Geospatial Mentors
The GeoTech Center can assist two year colleges in the development and refinement of geospatial offerings based on the Center's work including the GeoTech Center's 'Model Courses', the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM), and Geospatial Technology Meta-DACUM.​

GeoInspirational Women
In honor of International Women's Day, we encourage you to follow the stories of these amazing women in our geospatial community​

GeoTech Virtual GIS Day

Welcome to Virtual GIS Day. GIS Day is a worldwide event that celebrates the technology of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)!

Supporting Your Program
The GeoTech Center developed this information to help you maintain and improve your existing geospatial program.​