[gis_info] Map Bias and Web-Based ArcGIS Classes

Bruce Kessler bruce at kesslergis.com
Mon Jun 25 08:23:56 PDT 2012


I had a user send me this link to add to the collection of video clips.
Makes you think about the bias of maps. What other biases can you introduce
to maps and what unknowing people believe them???

 

"West Wing - Why are we changing maps?"

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8zBC2dvERM 

 

Here's a good book: How to Lie With Maps by Mark Monmonier

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0226534219/?tag=googhydr-20
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Web-based ArcGIS Classes:  Taught by Bruce Kessler

Click the Web <http://kesslergis.com/webclasses.html>  link for more info.

 

6/28/2012        How to use Excel Tables in ArcGIS Desktop and Learn About
Kessler GIS Education and Coaching Services -- FREE
                               A short presentation (about 45 minutes)
showing you a commonly needed task, you will experience Kessler GIS
                              methods while receiving valuable information 

7/17-19/2012 What is GIS and ArcGIS Desktop? - $150

                                A 3-session class with live instruction,
support notes, exercises, data, interaction with teacher

8/1/2012          Share your maps using free cloud services and Learn about
Kessler GIS Education and Coaching Services - FREE
                               A short presentation (about 45 minutes)
showing you a commonly needed task, you will experience Kessler GIS
                              methods while receiving valuable information

9/4-14/2012    Operational ArcGIS Desktop - $595

                                A 9-session class with live instruction,
support notes, exercises, data, interaction with teacher

Other web classes available:
What is GIS and ArcGIS Desktop?

* Using ModelBuilder

* Understanding and Using Python & ArcPy in ArcGIS

Basics of SDE with SQL Server Express

ArcGIS Server Basics: Installation, Services and Tweaks for .NET (taught by
contracted instructor)

Using AutoCAD Data in ArcGIS Desktop (taught by contracted instructor)

(* Classes available via pre-recorded self-paced sessions)

 

On-site ArcGIS Classes:  Taught by Bruce Kessler

Click the On-Site <http://www.kesslergis.com/onsiteclasses.html>  link for
more info.

 

9/30-10/1        Understanding and Using Python & ArcPy in ArcGIS - $795/600

                                A 2-day class in Portland, Oregon

Would another presentation time or location be better for you? I'll teach
most any time for web classes and any location for on-site - even
internationally!

 

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