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ENGAGING YOUTH inENGAGING YOUTH inCOMMUNITIES throughCOMMUNITIES through
TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
CYFAR 2007CYFAR 2007
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, IllinoisMay 2, 2007
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PRESENTERSPRESENTERS
LISA BOUILLION, Ph.D.Extension Specialist Science,
Engineering & Technology
STEVE WAGONER, M.S.Extension Educator Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
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Session GoalsSession Goals
Introduce uses of GPS and GIS withinIntroduce uses of GPS and GIS withinyouth development effortsyouth development efforts
Share findings from researchShare findings from researchconducted within related programsconducted within related programs
Highlight how these technologiesHighlight how these technologies
position youth as resources withinposition youth as resources withintheir communitiestheir communities
Provide tangible strategies, ideas, andProvide tangible strategies, ideas, andresources for starting similar effortsresources for starting similar efforts
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Three Visions for Three Visions for
Technology in Education Technology in Education
Learning FROM technologyLearning FROM technology
Learning ABOUT technologyLearning ABOUT technology
Learning WITH technologyLearning WITH technology
(Jonassen, 2000)(Jonassen, 2000)
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Youth Development Goals Youth Development Goals
Lifelong learnersLifelong learners
Active problem solvers andActive problem solvers andagents of changeagents of change
Engaged citizensEngaged citizens
Productive workersProductive workers
LearningLearning
WITHWITH
Technolog Technolog
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Engaging Youth inEngaging Youth inCommunitiesCommunities
Youth YouthInterestsInterests
CommunityCommunityIssuesIssues
TechnologyTechnology
PartnershipsPartnerships
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What is GPS and GIS?What is GPS and GIS?
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Satellite-based navigation systemSatellite-based navigation system
Determines an exact location in latitude,Determines an exact location in latitude,longitude, and altitude within 100 meterslongitude, and altitude within 100 meters
Determines its location by comparing theDetermines its location by comparing thesignals of four of the 24 GPS satellites orbitingsignals of four of the 24 GPS satellites orbitingearthearth (From GPS Land Navigation by MichaelFerguson)
Global PositioningSystem (GPS)
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Geographic Information
System (GIS)GIS combines layers of information about aGIS combines layers of information about a
place to improve understanding.place to improve understanding.
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GPS and GISGPS and GISAPPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS
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AgricultureAgricultureMilitaryMilitaryMaritimeMaritime AutomotiveAutomotiveSurveyingSurveyingAviationAviation
ForestryForestryEnvironmentalEnvironmentalPublic safetyPublic safety
HikingHikingHuntingHunting
Nature studyNature studyFishingFishingBoatingBoatingBikingBikingSkiingSkiingSnowmobilingSnowmobilingGeocachingGeocaching
COMMERCE andCOMMERCE and
GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT
RECREATIONALRECREATIONAL
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FORESTRY FORESTRY
Foresters use GPS andForesters use GPS andGIS to check forestGIS to check foresthealth locatinghealth locatingdiseased trees anddiseased trees andmonitoring insects.monitoring insects.
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PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY Location and statusLocation and statusinformation provided toinformation provided topublic safety systemspublic safety systemsthrough GPS and GISthrough GPS and GISimproves emergencyimproves emergency
response from police,response from police,fire, and rescue crews.fire, and rescue crews.
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LOCAL PROJECTS inLOCAL PROJECTS inPROGRESSPROGRESS
Monroe County Restaurant Guide
Three middle schoolersThree middle schoolers
Mapped 18 kid-friendly restaurants inMapped 18 kid-friendly restaurants inWaterloo and Columbia, IllinoisWaterloo and Columbia, Illinois
Determined criteria for the mapDetermined criteria for the map (Collected data on hours of operation, drive-(Collected data on hours of operation, drive-thru,thru,dine-in, menu items under $, kids meal dine-in, menu items under $, kids meal
choices, featured toys or prizes, and overall choices, featured toys or prizes, and overall
rating)rating)
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MONROE COUNTY MONROE COUNTY RESTAURANT GUIDERESTAURANT GUIDE
Columbia, Illinois Sites
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Community MappingCommunity MappingProcessProcess
STEP 1: IDENTIFY...STEP 1: IDENTIFY...
STEP 2: COLLECT...STEP 2: COLLECT...
STEP 3: MAP...STEP 3: MAP...
STEP 4: SHARE...STEP 4: SHARE...
STEP 5: ACT...STEP 5: ACT...
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Examples of Potentialxamp es o otent aCommunity MappingCommunity Mapping
ProjectsProjectsPublic access to computers and the InternetPublic access to computers and the InternetAfter-school programsAfter-school programsCondition of city sidewalks, streetlights, etc.Condition of city sidewalks, streetlights, etc.Bike paths and related danger zonesBike paths and related danger zonesPlaces difficult to access for senior citizensPlaces difficult to access for senior citizensand the physically disabledand the physically disabledPatterns of illegal trash dumpingPatterns of illegal trash dumping
Fire hydrants and emergency water sourcesFire hydrants and emergency water sourcesCell towers and signal strengthCell towers and signal strengthAccess to fresh fruits and vegetablesAccess to fresh fruits and vegetables
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Potential Map AudiencesPotential Map Audiencesand Project Partnersand Project Partners
School DistrictSchool DistrictParentsParentsCity CouncilCity CouncilDepartment of Housing or SocialDepartment of Housing or SocialServicesServicesChamber of CommerceChamber of CommerceLibrariesLibrariesPolice DepartmentPolice DepartmentLocal BusinessesLocal Businesses
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Potential MappingPotential MappingMentorsMentors
Local schoolsLocal schoolsCity governmentCity governmentCommunity collegesCommunity collegesLocal businessesLocal businessesUtility companiesUtility companiesTransportationTransportationNatural resource agenciesNatural resource agencies
ESRI Local User Groups:ESRI Local User Groups:http://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/userghttp://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/userg
http://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/usergroups.cfmhttp://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/usergroups.cfmhttp://gis2.esri.com/usersupport/usergroups/usergroups.cfm8/14/2019 Engaging Youth in Communities Through Technology
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Community MappingCommunity MappingProcessProcess
STEP 1: IDENTIFY...STEP 1: IDENTIFY...
STEP 2: COLLECT...STEP 2: COLLECT... STEP 3: MAP...STEP 3: MAP...
STEP 4: SHARE...STEP 4: SHARE...
STEP 5: ACT...STEP 5: ACT...
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Range of Data CollectionRange of Data CollectionToolsTools
GPSGPSRoad mapsRoad maps
Online databases (e.g. censusOnline databases (e.g. censusbureau)bureau)DatasheetsDatasheets
Community surveysCommunity surveys
* Important to think about how to* Important to think about how tomap different kinds of data!map different kinds of data!
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Community MappingCommunity MappingProcessProcess
STEP 1: IDENTIFY...STEP 1: IDENTIFY...
STEP 2: COLLECT...STEP 2: COLLECT...
STEP 3: MAP...STEP 3: MAP...
STEP 4: SHARE...STEP 4: SHARE...
STEP 5: ACT...STEP 5: ACT...
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Elements of MappingElements of Mapping
Input dataInput dataCreate a legendCreate a legendMake decisions about whichMake decisions about whichlayers to show on different mapslayers to show on different maps
Consider how to incorporateConsider how to incorporatesupporting documentationsupporting documentation
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Community MappingCommunity MappingProcessProcess
STEP 1: IDENTIFY...STEP 1: IDENTIFY...
STEP 2: COLLECT...STEP 2: COLLECT...
STEP 3: MAP...STEP 3: MAP...
STEP 4: SHARE...STEP 4: SHARE...
STEP 5: ACT...STEP 5: ACT...
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Community MappingCommunity MappingProcessProcess
STEP 1: IDENTIFY...STEP 1: IDENTIFY...
STEP 2: COLLECT...STEP 2: COLLECT...
STEP 3: MAP...STEP 3: MAP...
STEP 4: SHARE...STEP 4: SHARE...
STEP 5: ACT...STEP 5: ACT...
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Getting StartedGetting Started
Small group brainstorming andSmall group brainstorming and
online explorationonline exploration
http://www.hopeworks.org/http://www.hopeworks.org/
http://www.census.gov/http://www.census.gov/ http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/
http://www.hopeworks.org/http://www.hopeworks.org/http://www.census.gov/http://www.census.gov/http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/http://www.esri.com/industries/k-12/http://www.census.gov/http://www.hopeworks.org/8/14/2019 Engaging Youth in Communities Through Technology
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Questions??Questions??