Earth Observation (EO) is a key technology to analyse, monitor, model, visualize and communicate
changes on the Earth’s surface and thus a suitable way to better understand the Earth system. EO is
also a fast-growing sector of the economy with the need for a specialised workforce, capacity
development and vocational training.
Hence national and international organizations and institutions from ESA, NASA, DLR, Universities, and
out of school learning places developed programs to integrate EO in lifelong learning from primary,
higher to informal education.
This session will focus on the presentation of international best practice examples, education and
training activities, research results as well as ongoing and future developments of concepts, methods
and applications of EO education and training for different target groups – from student education to
expert training. Special attention will be given to training activities for university students, graduates,
early career researchers and professionals. Training materials, online courses, webinars, hands-on
demonstrations of innovative applications of EO training are welcome to be presented and discussed
in this section.
List of topics
- Educational concepts
- Best-practice examples
- Capacity development
- Teaching applications and tools
- Research outcomes
- Demonstration of Applications
Organisers
Alexander Siegmund – Heidelberg University of Education & Heidelberg University, siegmund (at) ph-heidelberg.de
Přemysl Štych – Charles University, Prague, stych (at) natur.cuni.cz