Rural Education Advanced Learning in Geographic Information Science and Technology (REAL GIST)

该项目正在为四角地区设计和实施地理信息科学与技术(GIST)的AAS(应用科学助理)证书和AS(科学助理)学位转移计划。该项目通过改编材料，邀请经验丰富的教师和实践科学家和技术人员参与，正在开发一项面向本科生、现有工人、未来技术人员和教师的农村教育计划。该项目正在帮助圣胡安学院解决智力方面的挑战，为学生提供高质量的科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)原理的学习，为目前只有在很远的距离和费用下才能获得的技术教育提供了一种手段。这个项目的智力价值在于它努力发展一套跨学科的核心学术技能，并在实践和解决问题技能方面对学生进行培训，提高学生的参与度和学习兴趣。有效利用技术和远程教育有助于为学生提供在合作大学进行四年制学位课程的桥梁。项目成果包括中学教师及其学生的协作学习体验，协调地理信息系统信息资源，并在地方机构和私营行业之间提供合作和共享资源的领导。GIST计划更广泛的影响在于，通过为该地区的劳动力提供高技能本科生，努力满足商业和工业当前和未来的需求。GIST计划为本科生和在职员工提供新兴技术方面的培训和教育机会。技术人员能够进一步发展他们的职业生涯，并增强他们为各自公司做出有效贡献的能力。其目标是为GIST和其他跨学科技术的整合创建一个示范项目，其他机构寻求效仿。

This project is designing and implementing an AAS (Associate of Applied Science) certificate and AS (Associate of Science)transfer degree program in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) for the Four Corners region. By adapting materials and involving experienced instructors, as well as practicing scientists and technicians, this project is developing a program for rural education of undergraduate students, current workers, future technicians and teachers. The project is assisting San Juan College in addressing the intellectual challenge in providing quality student learning of important science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) principles, providing a means to technical education currently available only at a great distance and expense. The intellectual merit of this project lies in its efforts to develop a core set of academic skills across disciplines, and in its training of students in both practical and problem solving skills, improving student involvement and interest in learning. Effective use of technology and distance education helps provide a bridge for students to four-year degree programs at a collaborating university. Project outcomes include collaborative learning experiences for secondary teachers and their students, the coordination of GIST information resources, and providing leadership among local agencies and private industries for cooperation and the sharing of resources. The broader impacts of the GIST program are in its efforts to address the current and future needs of business and industry by providing highly skilled undergraduates to the workforce in the region. The GIST program provides training and educational opportunities in emerging technologies to undergraduate students and active members of the workforce. Technicians are able to further their careers and enhance their ability to effectively contribute to their respective companies. The goal is to create a model program for the integration of GIST and other technologies across disciplines that other institutions seek to emulate.