<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>GIS Lounge &#187; Learning GIS</title> <atom:link href="http://gislounge.com/category/learning-gis/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://gislounge.com</link> <description>Geographic Information Systems, Maps, GPS, and GIS Jobs</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:27:18 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>GIS 101: Learn About GIS</title><link>http://gislounge.com/gis-essentials/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/gis-essentials/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:37:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Learning GIS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[aerial imagery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cartography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GIS 101]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gis data]]></category> <category><![CDATA[learning gis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mapping]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/link-library/basics-foundations-to-gis/</guid> <description><![CDATA[GIS is a multi-faceted discipline built that incorporates a variety of technologies and concepts. 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In order to enhance my GIS skills while transitioning from a job in environmental engineering to [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/how-to-go-from-gis-novice-to-pro-without-spending-a-dime/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Learning GIS &#8211; Resources for GIS Training</title><link>http://gislounge.com/learning-gis-resources-for-gis-training/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/learning-gis-resources-for-gis-training/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 17:14:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Learning GIS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Link Library]]></category> <category><![CDATA[certification]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Distance Learning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[learning gis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[online training]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/link-library/learning-gis-resources-for-gis-training/</guid> <description><![CDATA[With its multi-faceted approach, learning geographic information systems can seem daunting. 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From structured curriculums to distance learning and online tutorials, check here to find out more information on learning the field of GIS.   Certification in GIS The issue of establishing a GIS certification [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/learning-gis-resources-for-gis-training/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>17</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>GIS Glossary – H through P</title><link>http://gislounge.com/geospatial-glossary-%e2%80%93-h-through-p/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/geospatial-glossary-%e2%80%93-h-through-p/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 20:51:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Learning GIS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[definitions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[geospatial terms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[glossary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[terminology]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=5489</guid> <description><![CDATA[Listed here are definitions of GIS and geographic terms starting with H through R (from Hydrography through Projection).  Also see:  GIS Acronyms.  To submit a definition email editor@gislounge.com. 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GIS is a technological field that incorporates geographical features with tabular data in order to map, analyze, and assess real-world problems.  The key word to this [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/what-is-gis/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>22</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Esri Video</title><link>http://gislounge.com/esri-video/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/esri-video/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:32:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Learning GIS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[esri video]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=4372</guid> <description><![CDATA[Esri has launched a new section of its web site that is focused on showcasing presentations on various topics relating to the geospatial technology field.  The videos are mostly Esri software centric but feature presentations from some very prominent individuals: Presenters include thought leaders such as Harvard University landscape architecture professor Carl Steinitz, GIS pioneer Roger [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/esri-video/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Discussion and Mailing Lists</title><link>http://gislounge.com/discussion-and-mailing-lists/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/discussion-and-mailing-lists/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:14:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Learning GIS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Link Library]]></category> <category><![CDATA[discussion lists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GIS community]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GIS forums]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mailing lists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[peer support]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/link-library/discussion-and-mailing-lists/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Learn where to get your most complex questions answered by other GIS professionals. Mailing and discussion lists are an invaluable tool in keeping &#8220;in the know&#8221; in the field of GIS. GIS Related Discussion Lists User-sponsored GIS software discussion lists hosted at Directions Magazine. 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Overarching themes woven throughout the episodes will tie them together, and the episodes will culminate in [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/geospatial-revolution-project/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Buffering Tool for ArcGIS</title><link>http://gislounge.com/buffering-tool-for-arcgis/</link> <comments>http://gislounge.com/buffering-tool-for-arcgis/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:56:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Caitlin Dempsey</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Learning GIS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[arcgis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[arcmap]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buffer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[buffering]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tutorials]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://gislounge.com/?p=3031</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you want to create a zone of equidistance around a geographic feature you will need to understand buffering.  Buffering is an important tool for determining the area covered within a specific location.  For example, you may buffer school locations to visualize the areas that are within 1000&#8242; feet of a school.  The video below [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://gislounge.com/buffering-tool-for-arcgis/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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