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This episode of the Thinking Spatially podcast series describes why ethics is central to work in geography and mapping, and discusses strategies on how and why to teach geo-ethics. The post Teaching GeoEthics appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Antarctica: To the End of Earth:  This podcast describes the exploration of Antarctica and its impact on science and on geographic thinking. The post Antarctica: To the End of Earth appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

This episode describes the life and discoveries of Al-Biruni, who laid the geodetic foundations for what we understand about the Earth. The post Al Biruni: Laying the Geodetic Foundations appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me for a chat about:  Spatial Citizenship Education: What it is and why it matters.   The post Spatial Citizenship Education: What it is and why it matters appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me as we discuss the life, exploration, and impact that Marco Polo’s journey from Italy to China and back again had.    The post Marco Polo: From West to East and Back Again appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me as we discuss the 10 most important educational benefits that GIS (Geographic Information Systems) offers.  The post What are the 10 most important educational benefits to GIS? appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me as we discuss the life and impact of David Livingstone of the 19th Century:  A European with a heart for Africa. The post David Livingstone: A European with a Heart for Africa appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me as we discuss what is Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and why teach with this important framework, data sets, and tools? The post What is GIS and why teach with it? appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me as we discuss the amazing feat of Pliny the Elder’s encyclopedia, his life, his spectacular death, and the impact his work had.  The post Pliny the Elder: Creating the First Encyclopedia of Geography appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me as we discuss the 10 key strategies for teaching GIS–Geographic Information Systems.  Many choices exist, and this chat will help you navigate those choices and make informed ones.  The post What are the 10 key strategies for teaching GIS? appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Aerial Photography: Examining the Earth from Above.  Think spatially as we examine the development and influence that aerial photography has had since the mid 19th Century, and its impact on […] The post Aerial Photography: Examining the Earth from Above appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

My story of becoming a GISP – a GIS professional as certified by the GIS Certification Institute, and why you should consider becoming one as well. The post On becoming a GISP GIS Professional appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Join me as we chat about George Perkins Marsh, who pioneered the concept of humans as change agents:  His life and legacy, and why it all matters.   The post George Perkins Marsh: Humans as Change Agents appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Let’s chat about the 10 most important GIS (Geographic Information Systems) skills to focus on and foster in education. I contend that if you and your students gain confidence in […] The post What are the 10 most important GIS skills in education? appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Lets chat about Leif Eriksson’s life, voyages to North America and elsewhere, and the impact it all had on exploration, history, and geography. The post Leif Eriksson: Visiting North America in 1001 appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Copernicus: Establishing correct Earth-Sun Relationships.  Think spatially as we examine Copernicus’ life and impact, and why it matters on down to today. The post Copernicus: Establishing correct Earth-Sun Relationships appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Cross-staffs, astrolabes, and other devices: Determining Positions on the Planet, and paving the way for GPS.  Think spatially as we consider these devices, how they were used, and the impact […] The post Cross-staffs, astrolabes, and other devices: Determining Positions on the Planet appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Smith: Breaking New Ground with Stratigraphy:  Think spatially on the life and impact of William Smith, creator of the world’s first modern geologic map. The post Smith: Breaking New Ground with Stratigraphy appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Think spatially as we examine 10 amazing web mapping applications that I have used in a wide variety of research and teaching settings, and you can do the same, including […] The post 10 Useful and Amazing Web Mapping Applications appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.

Harrison: Solving the Longitude Problem:  Think spatially as we examine how the hard work, tenacity, and innovations of John Harrison’s longitude clock transformed the world and our understanding of it.  The post Harrison: Solving the Longitude Problem appeared first on Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. - Geographer.