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Analyzing 30 days of Earthquakes using 3D Scenes in ArcGIS Online

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08-28-2020 01:22 PM
JosephKerski
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‎08-28-2020 01:22 PM

We live in a 3D world, and it only makes sense that we want to teach with and learn about the world with 3D tools.  With ArcGIS Online, 3D scenes can be easily created and used effectively to teach content.  I created a 3D scene with the last 30 days of earthquakes in ArcGIS Online, and documented my procedures with this video.  The video also demonstrates how I have taught with the results.  Many more themes and phenomena of our world can be examined in 3D using these same tools.  I look forward to your feedback!

Teaching and learning with 3D scenes in ArcGIS Online can help students grasp key content, encourage spatial thinking, and obtain core GIS skills.  This video uses recent earthquakes as an example. 

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I believe that spatial thinking can transform education and society through the application of Geographic Information Systems for instruction, research, administration, and policy. I hold 3 degrees in Geography, have served at NOAA, the US Census Bureau, and USGS as a cartographer and geographer, and teach a variety of F2F (Face to Face) (including T3G) and online courses. I have authored a variety of books and textbooks about the environment, STEM, GIS, and education. These include "Interpreting Our World", "Essentials of the Environment", "Tribal GIS", "The GIS Guide to Public Domain Data", "International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning with GIS In Secondary Education", "Spatial Mathematics" and others. I write for 2 blogs, 2 monthly podcasts, and a variety of journals, and have created over 5,000 videos on the Our Earth YouTube channel. Yet, as time passes, the more I realize my own limitations and that this is a lifelong learning endeavor and thus I actively seek mentors and collaborators.