Name: Are we nearly there yet? Pioneering approaches to full GIS integration
Start: 2026-04-10T09:00:00+0100
End: 2026-04-10T09:50:00+0100

Are we nearly there yet? Pioneering approaches to full GIS integration

Friday April 10, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST

SG03/S103

Alistair and Brendan will explore three pioneering approaches which will make a significant difference to the full integration of GIS in schools:
- The first knowledge-rich statutory curriculum approach to GIS: Curriculum references to GIS can be high in aspiration but low in detail. How can we scaffold application to bring real impact to such aspiration?
- The first GIS integration within a fully-sequenced curriculum plan and lessons by Oak National Academy.
- The first GIS app for schools created with the help of agentic AI.

Speakers

Alistair Hamill

Head of Geography, Senior Leader (Teaching and Learning), Lurgan College

Alistair Hamill is a Head of Geography and SLT(Teaching and Learning) in Northern Ireland. A recipient of the Geographical Association Excellence in Geography Leadership Award and the Royal Geographical Society's Ordnance Survey Award, he is heavily involved in curriculum develop... Read More →

Brendan Conway

Teacher, Notre Dame Senior School, Cobham

Brendan has over thirty years’ experience as geography teacher, head of department, pastoral lead and author. He is Royal Geographical Society Chartered Geographer (Teacher). Brendan has a wealth of experience in the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)in schools and s... Read More →

Friday April 10, 2026 09:00 - 09:50 BST
SG03/S103

Cross Phase, Lecture

Key Stage KS3, KS4, KS5

GA Annual Conference 2026

Alistair Hamill

Brendan Conway

Attendees (32)

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GA Annual Conference 2026

Alistair Hamill

Brendan Conway

Attendees (32)

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