Extension Education GPS/GIS Curriculum Training for Adult Leaders
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Carter,* P.G. 1, Van Vleet, S. 2 1. Extension County Director, Washington State University Extension, Columbia County, Dayton, WA 99328 2. Extension Educator, Washington State University Extension, Whitman County, Colfax, WA 99111 Paul G. Carter, County Director Columbia County Extension Office, Dayton, WA Washington State Univ
![Extension Education GPS/GIS Curriculum Training for Adult Leaders Contact Information: Paul G. Carter WSU Extension County Director Columbia County Extension Office 202 S 2 nd Street Dayton, WA 99328 Phone: 509-382-4741 E-mail: cart@wsu.edu Abstract GPS has quickly become a household term in today’s society, yet many have only a minimal grasp of the technology and lack operational skills. A program to train adult leaders and educators of youth was developed to help fill the technology void. The training focused on developing an understanding of geospatial systems that comprise GPS navigation and to provide hands-on operational knowledge of GPS units. 4H and Extension adults were invited to a one day hands-on training utilizing Garmin GPS Map 76, Garmin Rino 110, and Garmin GPS V handheld units. Basic GPS information was presented and handheld units were provided to each participant use. The participants were guided through exercises utilizing the GPS units to gain familiarity with the hardware and the “one screen” menus. Once comfortable with navigating the menus, they went outdoors to navigate to predetermined coordinates making a trail of their path as they went from point to point. Upon completion of the exercise, the trails generated with each unit were downloaded on a computer for viewing and comparing each path taken. Following this training, the adults were to train youth on the operation of GPS units. One leader of a 4H GPS Club trained their club youth members to operate similar GPS units and they conducted exercises at the county fair where youth members trained adults and other youth. Due to their efforts the county declared a “GPS Day.” This training has provided additional knowledge for 80 adults and youth. Carter,* P.G. 1, Van Vleet, S. 2 1. Extension County Director, Washington State University Extension, Columbia County, Dayton, WA 99328 2. Extension Educator, Washington State University Extension, Whitman County, Colfax, WA 99111 Paul G. Carter, County Director Columbia County Extension Office, Dayton, WA Washington State University ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Workshop Curriculum and Activities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1. 2. 3.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/carter-wsu-nacaa-1220059492410348-8/85/Extension-Education-GPS-GIS-Curriculum-Training-for-Adult-Leaders-1-320.jpg)
