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Post by omgcrew on Sept 18, 2007 13:12:56 GMT -9
Did anyone see this?
High-tech treasure hunt providesboth excitement and education
As the teacher and director of the Landmark Program, a course in geospatial technology offered at Central Middle School, I am eager to respond to “Accounting shows tourism tax money mishandled” (Aug. 29). The public needs to know about the exciting school-to-business partnership between the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau and Central, and the project outcomes that are tied to the tourism marketing funds in question.
ACVB’s donation purchased GPS units, field trips and technology, all necessary tools and experiences required for the development of the “Geocaching in Anchorage” brochure, a student-made publication that markets our city through the new sport.
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt in which adventurers of all ages use GPS technology to find cache containers that contain a logbook and trinkets to trade. Geocaching creates a context for students to learn about geography and satellite technology. Tourism boards and visitors centers nationwide are hungry to find ways to integrate geocaching into their city advertising.
Central students developed three caches in visitors centers between Eagle River and Portage. More than 100 visitors have logged finds so far, and the step-by-step guide has introduced many to the exciting world of geospatial technology. The skills gained in Landmark translate directly into career and leadership skills.
Through the school district’s business partnership program, ACVB has recently won a STAR Award and a feature in “Best Practices” for their excellence.
–– Michael J. Warren, teacher
Central Middle School of Science
Anchorage
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Post by knappling on Sept 18, 2007 15:41:52 GMT -9
I saw it. Too bad I left Central before that started up.
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