xGeocaching

=**Geolocational Technologies and Communication**=

**Background readings**

 * [|Getting started with Geocaching]
 * [|The History of Geocaching]
 * [|The Cellphone Navigating our Lives] (Markoff, 2009)
 * [|GPS: Serving the world] (a short intro to GPS architecture)
 * [[http://GPS: Recreation|GPS: Recreation]] (a short intro to GPS and recreation)
 * [|GPS receiver] (DeLORME Earthmate PN-20)

**Guest Lecture**
Christopher C. Miller, Assistant Professor, Libraries, Purdue University Lecture, March 24, 2010 (early draft): [|Geocaching, GPS, and GIS: Emerging conversations in geospace] //(large file so be patient -- it's worth the wait)//

The teams (see "The Hunt " for description of team roles to play) -- decide on role; sign up in class

 * Thursday 9:30
 * Thursday 10:30
 * Thursday 11:30
 * Thursday 12:30

**//Class reports//**

 * Thursday 9:30
 * Thursday 10:30
 * Thursday 11:30
 * Thursday 12:30
 * //Winners (to be announced )//**
 * 1) Best Navigator:
 * 2) Best Field Detective:
 * 3) Best Field Reporters:
 * 4) Best Central Intelligence Team:
 * 5) Winning Class: