An educational event of interest via the HP Academy – Geospatial Technology for STEMx Teaching & Learning – Monday, June 17, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM (CDT). About the event – This 16 hour mini-course will take the form of a Massive Open Online Course that explores the definition of spatial literacy, the use of spatial literacy to increase critical thinking skills across the curriculum, the use of introductory geospatial technology in your discipline area and the building of digital maps with simple tools such as Google Earth, Quantum GIS, and indiemapper. Secondary teachers and undergraduate college instructors and educators are highly encouraged to take this course and complete the requirements to earn a prestegious HP Academy Learner Badge.