GPS Training ModuleGPS Training ModuleLS 560LS 560

Robert Mayben & Robert Mayben & Pamela PicklesimerPamela Picklesimer

PurposePurpose

• The purpose of this module The purpose of this module is to introduce the basic is to introduce the basic features of GPS units, the features of GPS units, the concept of geocaching, and concept of geocaching, and the potential applications the potential applications of GPS units in information of GPS units in information technology settings.technology settings.

TechnologyTechnology

• Magellan Explorist 210 Magellan Explorist 210 GPSGPS• Magellan Explorist 300 Magellan Explorist 300

GPSGPS• www.magellangps.com

Learning Goals & Learning Goals & ObjectivesObjectives

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:By the end of this module, participants will be able to:•Understand the functions of the buttons on the GPS Understand the functions of the buttons on the GPS unit.unit.•Navigate to specific screens on the GPS unit.Navigate to specific screens on the GPS unit.•Understand the purpose of the specific screens on the Understand the purpose of the specific screens on the GPS unit.GPS unit.•Determine current location on the planet using Determine current location on the planet using coordinates provided by the GPS unit.coordinates provided by the GPS unit.•Mark points of interest on the GPS unit.Mark points of interest on the GPS unit.•Use the GPS to navigate to points of interest.Use the GPS to navigate to points of interest.•Understand the concept of geocaching and how it Understand the concept of geocaching and how it relates to information technology.relates to information technology.

Target AudienceTarget Audience

• Current Educators & LibrariansCurrent Educators & Librarians• College students in education or College students in education or

library programslibrary programs

Training Module Training Module PresentationPresentation

• The presentation of our training The presentation of our training module will be an abbreviated module will be an abbreviated session.session.

• The full module would be The full module would be presented over a 3-hour period.presented over a 3-hour period.

• The 3-hour module would consist The 3-hour module would consist of an in-class introduction, of an in-class introduction, outside hands-on instruction, outside hands-on instruction, and a three-stage geocaching and a three-stage geocaching group activity.group activity.

Presentation AgendaPresentation Agenda

1.1. Brief Overview of GPS & GeocachingBrief Overview of GPS & Geocaching

2.2. Using the GPS in a Library SettingUsing the GPS in a Library Setting

3.3. Instruction on Basic GPS Unit Instruction on Basic GPS Unit FunctionsFunctions

4.4. Instruction on Marking Points on the Instruction on Marking Points on the GPSGPS

5.5. Hands-on Geocaching Group ActivityHands-on Geocaching Group Activity

Full Module AgendaFull Module Agenda

1.1. Overview of Global Positioning Systems, GPS Overview of Global Positioning Systems, GPS Units, & Geocaching (In Class)Units, & Geocaching (In Class)

2.2. Introduction to Using the GPS/Geocaching in Introduction to Using the GPS/Geocaching in Library & Educational Settings (In Class)Library & Educational Settings (In Class)

3.3. Hands-On Instruction of GPS Functions (Outside)Hands-On Instruction of GPS Functions (Outside)

4.4. Geocaching Activity with 3 Stages (Outside)Geocaching Activity with 3 Stages (Outside)

5.5. Question & Answer Session with Emphasis on Question & Answer Session with Emphasis on Potential Library & Educational Uses of Potential Library & Educational Uses of GPS/Geocaching GPS/Geocaching (In Class or Outside)(In Class or Outside)