News and events
- ESRI (UK) and the Geographical Association (GA) are working together to introduce GIS to schools. In March 2010 we were proud to become the GA’s first corporate member and strategic partner.
Read more here - Coming soon: GIS CPD from the GA and ESRI (UK).
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DigitalWorlds received a highly commended award at the Geographical Association Annual Conference 2009
Our GIS for Schools Programme offers everything you need to integrate GIS into your lessons
GIS software - choose between:
- DigitalWorlds - an easy to use, entry level GIS. Recommended for Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
- ArcView 9.3 - a more advanced GIS. As DigitalWorlds and ArcView are fully compatible, you can progress to ArcView for more sophisticated analysis. Recommended for GCSE and A level.
Both software packages come with:
- Maps and data – local, national and world-wide maps and data
- Teacher self-learning materials – to help you get started with the software
- Lesson plans and ideas –written by teachers for teachers
With our GIS for Schools Programme:
Teachers can:
- Integrate GIS flexibly, from the front of class or in a computer lab, for a five minute starter or an entire scheme of work
- Deliver the new GIS geography curriculum requirements
- Access lesson materials written by teachers for teachers and geared to the curriculum
- Learn to use the software in easy stages and at their own pace
- Join a community of teachers who enjoy working with GIS
Students can:
- Explore and analyse their world with this engaging technology
- Enjoy an inspiring learning experience with the highest quality software, maps and data
- Learn to conduct sophisticated analysis, progressing from DigitalWorlds to ArcView
- Acquire GIS skills they can transfer to higher education and the workplace, where ESRI software is widely used
Schools can:
- Invest in GA award-winning software specially designed for schools
- Introduce GIS across the whole curriculum, so that all subject areas benefit
- Be confident they are getting outstanding value for money with software from the UK’s leading GIS software supplier offered at a special low price for schools

