Education Blog

As ArcGIS Online usage grows across educational institutions, it is important to establish processes and procedures for managing content. Users taking actions proactively, throughout their tenure at the institution (not just upon graduation/departure), can help reduce the amount of storage and content that is accumulated in ArcGIS Online and can result in better curated data and apps.

Take a look at suggested best practices to communicate - while students are studying and faculty/staff are working at the institution. 

Esri consistently releases new contents, updates, and resources related to their products, solutions, apps, and applications, as well as best practices, success stories, recorded webinars, and more. Although these resources are posted in various locations, they can be difficult to find.

This blog provides a comprehensive list of all the June 2025 technical highlights and resources from Esri. It is a buffet-style list, so feel free to pick and choose the topics that interest you.

The new 360° image block is now available in ArcGIS StoryMaps and allows posting of these images directly into StoryMaps –   needed from third party sites!

As educators, you have a variety of resources available to help you map out your curriculum. And one of the easiest (and most valuable) options to use is Esri Training Services’ curated lists of e-learning resources. These guides are designed to help you make comparisons and choices among the many trainings available.

As you step into the dynamic world of GIS and innovation, know that you are not alone—this conference is full of supportive peers, experienced mentors, and exciting opportunities.

As ArcGIS usage grows across educational institutions, it is important to establish processes and procedures for monitoring this usage.

Check this blog to learn about ways to create monitoring dashboards and run through a checklist of items to ensure optimal use of the system. 

Looking to make the most of the upcoming Esri Education Summit and User Conference? Get the latest insights from Jocelyn Torres on how to maximize your time and experience at both events!

This new story map illustrates the new capability of using 360 degree images in ArcGIS Story Maps, and provides some exciting instructional ideas.

Wow! Ed Summit is going to have a stacked lineup for folks interested in learning about projects and data collection. Check out the schedule I'd follow: GIS Projects with Students Custom Agenda

Esri consistently releases new contents, updates, and resources related to their products, solutions, apps, and applications, as well as best practices, success stories, recorded webinars, and more. Although these resources are posted in various locations, they can be difficult to find.

This blog provides a comprehensive list of all the May 2025 technical highlights and resources from Esri. It is a buffet-style list, so feel free to pick and choose the topics that interest you.