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

本项目旨在为四角地区设计和实施地理信息科学与技术（GIST）的AAS（应用科学副学士）证书和AS（科学副学士）转学学位课程。本项目通过改编教材，聘请经验丰富的教师和实践科学技术人员参与，为农村大学生、在职工人、未来技术人员和教师制定了一项教育计划。该项目正在协助圣胡安学院解决智力挑战，为学生提供重要的科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）原则的高质量学习，为目前只能在遥远和昂贵的地方获得的技术教育提供一种手段。这个项目的智力价值在于它努力发展跨学科的一套核心学术技能，并在实践和解决问题的能力上训练学生，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在合作大学获得四年制学位课程提供桥梁。项目成果包括为中学教师和学生提供协作学习经验，协调GIST信息资源，以及在地方机构和私营企业之间提供合作和资源共享的领导。GIST项目的更广泛影响在于，它通过为该地区的劳动力提供高技能的本科生，努力解决当前和未来的商业和工业需求。GIST计划为本科生和在职人员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，提高他们的能力，有效地为各自的公司做出贡献。目标是为GIST和其他机构寻求模仿的跨学科的其他技术的集成创建一个模型程序。

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.