GeoPad^(TM)

Introduction

What's New?

Presentations and Publications

Use Cases

Hardware

Software

Data

FAQ

Participants

Contacts

Acknowledgements

Presentations and Publications

There are a vareity of sources of additional information on GeoPads and GeoPockets, for both technical and non-technical audiences. Many of the presentations listed below include pictures of equipment in use in the field under a variety of conditions.

The paper and video listed immediately below are probably the best places to start learning about GeoPads.

Papers

Knoop, Peter A., and van der Pluijm, Ben (2006) GeoPad: Tablet PC-enabled Field Science Education.  In: The Impact of Pen-based Technology of Education: Vignettes, Evaluations, and Future Directions; editors: Dave Berque, Jane Prey, and Rob Reed.  Purdue University Press.

If you are unable to locate a copy of this publication, please contact Peter Knoop.

Videos

A collection of interviews with faculty and students using GeoPads in a variety of field courses from 2008-2009. They share their thoughts on the benefits and pitfalls of using GeoPads in field science education, provide suggestions on what to consider when integrating GeoPads in a course, and offer examples of how GeoPads are being used in courses and on field-trips. (Participants include The University of Michigan, Bowling Green State University, Northern Arizona University, and The University of New Mexico; funding for the video was provided by an HP Technology for Teaching grant to Peter Knoop at the University of Michigan.)

Using Geopads (.mp4 format: hi-res | low-res)

Selected Presentations, Shortcourses, and Workshops

22-25 Sep 2009: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists

16-18 Jun 2009: The Outdoor Classroom: Recent advances in mobile computing for the field sciences

5-9 Oct 2008: Geological Society of America (GSA)

22-24 May 2007: Enriching the Academic Experience of College Science Students

16-28 Feb 2007: Workshop on Teaching with GeoPads

22-25 Oct 2006: Geological Society of America (GSA)

5-8 Aug 2006: ESRI Education User Conference (EdUC)

6-7 Apr 2006: Workshop on the Impact of Pen-based Technology on Education (WIPTE)

1-3 Feb 2006: HP Technology for Teaching Higher Education Conference

5-9 Dec 2005: American Geophysical Union (AGU)

16-19 Oct 2005: Geological Society of America (GSA)

04-05 Nov 2004: HP Higher Education Mobile Technology Conference

26-28 Feb 2004:  Teaching Geoscience with Visualizations: Using Images, Animations, and Models Effectively

01 Jun 2003:  GeoWall Conference

GeoPad in the News...

Jan 2004:  Advanced Imaging

11 Nov 2003:  Michigan Technology News

10 Nov 2003:  University Record

06 Nov 2003:  Digital Education Navigator

31 Oct 2003:  University of Michigan Press Release carried by:

GeoCommunity (SpatialNews Daily NewsWire - 4 Dec 2003)
GeoScience Horizons (GSA)
Newswise
Earth Science News
News, Reviews & Articles on Global Change
Global Change News
iCivilEngineer
ePrairie
etc.

Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists, 22 September 2009 (Lake Tahoe, CA)

Shortcourse: Field Geologic Mapping Using GIS & Tablet PCs (Knoop and Manone)

The Outdoor Classroom: Recent advances in mobile computing for the field sciences, 16-18 June 2009 (Björklunden Vid Sjön, Door County, WI)

Conference Website | Presentation (Using Information Technology in the Field)

Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, 5-9 October 2008 (Houston, TX)

Short Course 529: Teaching Field Methods in Geology Using Rugged Tablet Computers, GPS, and Digital Data (Knoop and Manone)

Enriching the Academic Experience of College Science Students, 22-24 May 2007 (Ann Arbor, MI)

Conference Website | Presentation

Workshop on Teaching with GeoPads, 16-18 February 2007 (Montana State University, Bozeman, MT)

Conveners: David Mogk and Peter Knoop

This workshop was convened to develop resources and tutorials to help facilitate use of GeoPads across the geoscience curriculum. It brought together a group of instructors who have been working towards best-practices in education using GeoPads.  It sought to investigate how to lower barriers to enable novices to effectively acquire, use, and maintain GeoPads by helping them find and use resources already developed, and to work more efficiently by not reinventing the wheel. The end-product of the workshop is a maintained web-site dedicated to teaching with GeoPads:

Teaching with GeoPads Website

Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, 22-25 October 2006 (Philadelphia, PA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2006) GEOPAD AND GEOPOCKET: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR FIELD SCIENCE EDUCATION, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 38, No. 7, p. 426.

Abstract

ESRI Education User Conference (EdUC), 5-8 August 2006 (San Diego, CA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2006) GeoPad: Modern Field-Based Science Education, 2006 ESRI Education User Conference Proceedings, abstract 1895.

Abstract | Presentation

Workshop on the Impact of Pen-based Technology on Education (WIPTE), 6-7 April 2006 (West Lafayette, IN)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2006) GeoPad TabletPC-Enabled Field Science Education

Abstract | Presentation

HP Technology for Teaching Higher Education Conference, 1-3 February 2006 (Monterey, CA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2006) Interactivity in Large Introductory Courses and Field Science Education

Abstract | Presentation

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting, 5-9 December 2005 (San Francisco, CA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2005) "GeoPad and GeoPocket: GIS-Enabled Field Science Education", Eos Trans. AGU, 86(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract ED53A-0332.

Abstract | Poster

Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, 16-19 October 2005 (Salt Lake City, UT)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2005) GEOPAD: GIS-ENABLED FIELD SCIENCE EDUCATION, Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 37, No. 7, p. 445.

Abstract | Poster (11x17-inch miniaturized version)

ESRI Education User Conference, 24 July 2005 (San Diego, CA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2005) "GeoPad: Modern Field-Based Science Education"

Conference website

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting, 13 December 2004 (San Francisco, CA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2004) "Field-based Information Technology in Geology Education: GeoPads", Eos Trans. AGU, 85(47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract ED13E-0751.

Session: Teaching With Visualizations III

Abstract | Poster | Demo Movie (Power Point)

Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, 7 November 2004 (Denver, CO)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2004) "MODERN FIELD-ORIENTED EARTH SCIENCE INSTRUCTION: GEOPAD", Abstracts with Programs - Geological Society of America, 36(5):158 Abstract #77866.

Session No. 62: Using Field Observations and Field Experiences to Teach Geoscience: An Illustrated Community Discussion

Abstract | Poster | Demo Movie (Power Point 25MB)

HP Higher Education Mobile Technology Conference, 4-5 November 2004 (Monterey, CA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2004) "PocketPC-enhanced Pedagogical Approaches in Field Science and Large Lecture Settings"

Abstract | Poster

Teaching Geoscience with Visualizations: Using Images, Animations, and Models Effectively, 26-28 February 2004

Visualizing the Earth, its processes, and its evolution through time is a fundamental aspect of geoscience. Geoscientists use a wide variety of tools to assist them in creating their own mental images. For example, we now use multilayered visualizations of geographically referenced data to analyze the relationships between different variables and we create animations to look at changes in data or model output through time. This workshop will focus the use of visualization tools in teaching geoscience by addressing the question "How do we teach geoscience with visualizations effectively?"

Workshop Site | Poster

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Fall Meeting, 10 December 2003 (San Francisco, CA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2003) "GeoPad: Innovative Applications of Information Technology in Field Science Education", Eos Trans. AGU, Fall Meet. Suppl., 84(46), Abstract ED32B-1199.

Abstract | Poster

Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting, 2 November 2003 (Seattle, WA)

Knoop, P.A. and van der Pluijm, B. (2003) "GeoPad: ArcGIS and TabletPC in Fieldcamp", Abstracts with Programs - Geological Society of America, 35(7), Paper No. 46-35.

Abstract | Poster |

GeoWall Consortium Meeting, June 2003 (Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ)

Presentation (PowerPoint) discussing GeoPad concept and outlining plans for Summer 2003 Field Geology course (GS-440) pilot project.