To the List,
I haven't been following this thread closely, but I see the subject has
evolved to GIS training. If no one has mentioned this yet, I'll pass on
that ESRI offers online training in what they call a Virtual Campus. I took
a 5 hour "Migrating from ArcView to ArcGIS" course back in 2003. It was
extremely useful in learning the new software and it was free. You do need
a copy of ESRI GIS software to take the course. They offer 60 day trial
copies, also free.
With regard to GPS training, this too is often available from manufacturers
reps and distributors. I'd check with a Trimble distributor in your area to
see if there are any hands-on seminars for potential buyers. Many of the
newer survey grade GPS receivers integrate base maps and GIS data in the
position collection systems. It would be worth a trip just to look at the
latest gizzies.
There are plenty of good GPS resources online. This would be a good place
to start:
http://www.gpsy.com/gpsinfo/
Regards,
Rich Green
Historic Archaeological Research
4338 Hadley Court
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Office: (765) 464-8735
Mobile: (765) 427-4082
www.har-indy.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: GPS training
> Often colleges and universities that offer GIS courses also offer the 2-3
> day "quick start" ESRI courses, check out the geology and geography
> departments at nearby schools. It's the quickest way to get an intro to
> GIS. The short courses are particularly good if you don't have the
> time/resources to take a full semester course.
>
> Jonathan
>
> On Jan 13, 2010, at 4:25 PM, Robert Keeler wrote:
>
>> Again a plug for your local community college. Most are likely to offer
>> GIS classes as well as GPS classes.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Linda
>> Derry
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:10 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: GPS training
>>
>> How about ARCVIEW classes? There used to be seminars at SHA and SAA, but
>> since I decided to take one, they have disappeared from all conference
>> agendas. Any idea why? Any chance someone will hold an ARCVIEW
>> workshop
>> for archaeologists in the near future? Any idea how a non-university
>> based
>> archaeologist can gain enough basic training to learn by doing?
>>
>>
>> Linda Derry
>> Site Director
>> Old Cahawba
>> 719 Tremont St.
>> Selma, AL 36701
>> ph. 334/875-2529
>> fax. 334/877-4253
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Craig
>> Fuller
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:45 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: GPS training
>>
>> If you are looking for just general GPS skills, most REI stores offer
>> such a
>> course every month or so.
>>
>> Craig Fuller
>> AAIR Aviation Archaeological Investigation & Research
>> www.AviationArchaeology.com [log in to unmask]
>> 4409 Hillview Way
>> Rohnert Park, CA 94928
>> 480-218-8198
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
>> Robert
>> Keeler
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 12:27 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: GPS training
>>
>> I'd suggest a local community college. Such a course might be offered by
>> the geography department, or it could be in the community education
>> (non-credit) realm along with outdoor recreation classes.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Susan
>> Walter
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 12:43 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: GPS training
>>
>> Jan. 13, 2009
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> A friend of mine is interested in learning GPS. She lives in La Jolla,
>> California. Any suggestions for something local? She's a specialist in
>> Chinese archaeology.
>>
>> S. Walter
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