Embracing the Geographic Approach: 5 Free Ways to Celebrate GIS Day
GIS Day is a special day to celebrate the work of GIS professionals and the importance of geospatial technology. On November 15th, take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions you make to the field. If you're looking to support your professional growth goals and want fun, free ways to celebrate GIS Day, here are some suggestions:
1. Explore GISDay.com
- Find an event near you or register your own
- Download and print GIS Day posters
- Browse GIS Day activities for children, teens, and adults
- Attend a special broadcast on November 15
2. Take an Esri Academy course
Popular courses include:
- GIS Basics
- ArcGIS Pro Basics
- ArcGIS Online Basics
- Getting Started with Spatial Analysis
- Getting Started with Mapping and Visualization
3. Create your own Esri Academy learning plan
It's as easy as 1-2-3.
- Browse the course catalog and find a resource you like
- Click the “+” button below the course title
- Choose “Add course to a new plan”
Once your learning plan is created, you can continue selecting the “+” button to add more resources to your plan.
→ Don't want to make your own plan? Esri’s expert content curators have created over 100 focused learning plans you can use. Explore the top five learning plans of all time.
4. Watch a short video and learn a new ArcGIS tip
Visit the Esri Training Videos board and watch a 5-minute video to learn a new ArcGIS skill. Recent, popular videos include:
- Getting Started with Model Builder in ArcGIS Pro
- Prepare Data for Network Analysis in ArcGIS Pro
- ArcGIS Pro: Three Visualization Effects in Five Minutes
- ArcGIS Survey123: Adding Repeats to Your Survey
- How to Create Random Points in ArcGIS Pro
5. Visit the GIS Day 2023 Forum in Esri Community
- Ask questions
- Share ideas
- Provide support
- Promote your event
Celebrate GIS Day in the way that resonates best with you, making the most of this list. Your dedication to applying the geographic approach in your work is greatly appreciated. Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling #GISDay2023!