Obtaining an esri gis license
How to begin using GIS: for schools and educators.
1. Obtain an ArcGIS license from ESRI. The first link below will take you to the necessary website.
This license is free for schools!
The ArcGIS for Schools Bundle contains ArcGIS Online and several other extensions and apps for use in the classroom.
2. After obtaining a license become familiar with GIS through the use of tutorials and resources. Both of these are contained within the KGA's GIS in the Classroom section.
These tutorials and resources are a mixture of lessons, videos, trainings, webinars, and activities.
3. Start creating projects using ArcGIS Online.
The KGA provides a list of places to potentially find data for ArcGIS projects on our GIS Data Sources page.
1. Obtain an ArcGIS license from ESRI. The first link below will take you to the necessary website.
This license is free for schools!
The ArcGIS for Schools Bundle contains ArcGIS Online and several other extensions and apps for use in the classroom.
2. After obtaining a license become familiar with GIS through the use of tutorials and resources. Both of these are contained within the KGA's GIS in the Classroom section.
These tutorials and resources are a mixture of lessons, videos, trainings, webinars, and activities.
3. Start creating projects using ArcGIS Online.
The KGA provides a list of places to potentially find data for ArcGIS projects on our GIS Data Sources page.
Getting Started with GIS for Educators
ESRI has provided a sequence of resources for generating GIS skills. Click to download this document.
Esri Software & Support for K12 Schools & Clubs - Story Map and Links
US K12 GIS - ArcGIS
GeoMentors Willing to Help Educators. Many GIS professionals want to help educators and youth use GIS, and are willing to be a GeoMentor. These GIS users have provided links for learning about and connecting with them.
www.arcgis.com
Esri's Schools Mapping Software Bundle
Esri provides a free license for ArcGIS software with their Schools Mapping Software Bundle for
public, private, and homeschools. This is a free, cloud-based service that can be utilized for teaching GIS in the classroom.
www.esri.com
GeoMentors Willing to Help Educators. Many GIS professionals want to help educators and youth use GIS, and are willing to be a GeoMentor. These GIS users have provided links for learning about and connecting with them.
www.arcgis.com
Esri's Schools Mapping Software Bundle
Esri provides a free license for ArcGIS software with their Schools Mapping Software Bundle for
public, private, and homeschools. This is a free, cloud-based service that can be utilized for teaching GIS in the classroom.
www.esri.com
