The Digital Future of Geography

When
22 Aug 2017
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Canterbury College, Old Logan Village Road, Waterford, Queensland 4133

Registration

GTAQ Member – $100.00
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Non-member – $120.00

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Professional Learning Day

A beginner’s guide to harnessing the latest digital technologies which will create innovative and challenging classroom learning – while also equipping your students for exciting careers in the geospatial industry!

This workshop will introduce you to a range of free geo technologies – including how to:

easily integrate GIS into your classroom
use location analytics to make web apps
collect meaningful data in the field using your mobile phone!

International Guest Speaker

Dr. Joseph Kerski Ph.D GISP is the Education Manager for Esri – the world’s leading GIS technology provider!

He is a proud geographer, with a passion for creating engaging enquiry-driven learning activities using digital mapping technology – whether in the classroom, as a GIS Instructor at a range of universities across the United States or as an author and researcher.

Joseph is in Australia to support the launch of Esri Australia’s GIS for Schools program, making industry-leading GIS technology freely available to teachers and students!

Date: Tuesday 22^nd August, 2017

Time: 8:30am-3:00pm

Location: Canterbury College, Old Logan Village Road, Waterford, Queensland 4133

Cost: $100 for GTAQ members; $120 for non-members

Note: Please bring your own device

All attendees will receive copies of AGTA’s Geography Skills Unlocked and Cribb’s ‘The Coming Famine’ valued at over $70.

Please see the attached flyer for more details:

The Digital Future of Geography!

2026 GTAQ Metro Conference

Geography: It’s STEM!

Saturday 1 August
Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus

Get ready to be inspired! Join GTAQ at our 2026 Metro Conference as we dive into the future of geographical education and explore how Geography is shaping the STEM landscape.

Keynote Address

We’re excited to feature two outstanding keynote moments:

Opening Keynote: Adam Liedloff (CSIRO) – bringing cutting-edge insights from the forefront of science and research

Closing Keynote: Lucas Holden – wrapping up the day with energy, reflection, and forward-thinking ideas

Face-to-Face Sessions

Connect, collaborate, and learn alongside fellow educators in an engaging, in-person experience.

What’s Coming

Concurrent sessions – coming soon!
A dynamic program packed with practical ideas and fresh perspectives

Keep an eye out for the program release so you can choose your workshops and customise your day.

Important Information

Full conference details available via the program.
Registration opens at 8:00am (Building E)
Campus map link available for easy navigation

Please click on the link for all information. Registration opens at 8:00am (Building E). Map Link QUT

Please bring your own device (Laptop preferred) as many of the workshops involve hands on activities. Wifi will be provided.

Please see our contact page for more information on resources, support or other enquiries.

Geography Teachers' Association of Queensland Inc.
Level 1/28 Fortescue St, Spring Hill QLD 4000