Presentations
Power Points
These power points are intended to lead teachers through various GIS operations, which may be useful in setting up classroom activities.
- GIS in the Classroom - NEW!
(15 MB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, self-extracting)
This PowerPoint presentation provides teachers who are new to geographic information systems (GIS) with an overview of GIS and explore how bringing this technology into the classroom can benefit students. - Introduction to 3D Analyst
(8.4 MB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, self-extracting)
This PowerPoint presentation introduces users to ArcScene, ArcGlobe and the functionality of ArcView's 3D Analyst extension. It includes definitios and explanations unique to display of 3D data. - Introduction to Spatial Analyst
(5.9 MB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, self-extracting)
A PowerPoint presentation introducing the functionality available to users with ArcView's Spatial Analyst extension, including raster data and grid analysis. - ArcView Basics 9.x
(4.01 MB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, zipped)
This PowerPoint presentation overviews the basics of the ArcView GIS software and explains the various viewing applications that are available at the ArcView 9.x level. - What is GIS?
(11 MB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, zipped)
This updated version of the What is GIS powerpoint gives a generic overview of GIS and touches on some of the new applications of GIS. In recent years GIS has become a mainstream technology with applications that span across countless industries. Learn the basic concepts behind GIS and see some of the exciting applications it yields. - What is GPS?
(600 KB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, zipped)
This PowerPoint presentation is a great introduction to GPS (Global Positioning Systems). It outlines the basic principles of GPS and offers some cool ways to apply GPS in the classroom. - Working with Images
(843 KB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, zipped)
A PowerPoint presentation introducing the concepts of image data. Covers topics such data types, raster vs. vector, coordinate systems, and editing data. There are also a few slides that focus on remotes sensing. ie. multi-spectral images and satellite platforms. - Introduction to Network Analyst
(305 KB, Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt) file, zipped)
A brief PowerPoint presentation introducing the functionality available to users with ArcView's Network Analyst extension, as well as real-world applications of the product.