GeoFest - C-GEO's Annual Conference for Teachers

C-GEO's highly popular GeoFest is usually held at either Western Oregon University or Portland State University on the first or second Saturday in March and is the largest geography education professional development event for K-12 teachers in Oregon.

Geofest 2024

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Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Western Oregon University
9am to 3:30pm check-in and coffee at 8:30am
Registration is Free
 5 PDUs available

Presentation topics will include geo-tech sessions, bias in mapping, family geography night, urban geography, geography and economics, Tribal History/Shared History, ethnic studies strands, and much more. More information and registration to come soon.

Keynote Speakers
David Banis, Associate Director of Center for Spatial Analysis and Research and Instructor of Geography, Portland State University
Hunter Shobe, Professor of Geography, Portland State University

Keynote Topic
Engaging Students Through Cultural Atlases

More info & Register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GEOFEST24

Here is what some past participants have had to say about GeoFest:

"C-GEO fests and trainings throughout the year are the only reason I have an understanding of geographic literacy!"

"I hope to spearhead our school's first ever Family Geography Night"

"I can't wait to implement geo-technologies into my classroom"

"My students are screaming for new ways to use technology in the classroom and the Google presentations will definitely help."

"I think of geography as more than "just maps" now."

"I loved the swag bags and prizes. Get to take things into the classroom."

classroom of teachers viewing a PowerPoint presentation
Small group of people viewing an iPad