Latest Contributions by BonnieBracey-Sutton1

I am Bonnie Bracey Sutton, a retired educator working in the community space of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly in SW Washington , DC. I recently have completed NatGeo's online course using a bunch of field trip experiences I had with students to the Baltimore Aquarium, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | Understanding Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future , and using this lesson Watersheds 101 | Ecosystems on the Edge  and a hands on lesson Group Programs | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center , Shoreline Connection with students who had no experience in environmental science. It was the fight of my life to get this done. No one was interested in science or the environment in leadership  in the council housing, but SW BID, did an activity at the Duck Pond that was the beginning of the study of ponds, rivers , and estuaries that we followed at the pond, then on the Potomac and then on the river at SErc. We loved this video. The Science of Where https://images.app.goo.gl/ACLswhwnsZuc6vno7 Most of the children did not know much about water, watersheds, estuaries or GIS, so we began to study the Chesapeake Bay and how we are a part of the watershed.The National Botanical Ga We built a town and studied watershed runoff.. and saw some GIS imagining after storms.at the National Botanical Gardens. We studied using lessons from MWEES. https://doee.dc.gov/page/meaningful-watershed-educational-experiences-mwees  Department of Energy & Environment We used maps and resources on the internet and GIS location to explore, explain and examine the Chesapeake Bay https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/resource-library-watershed/?q=&page=1&per_page=25 https://www.nationalgeographic.org/hires/sea-level-climate-change-and-chesapeake-bay/ I had no funds and no one was interested so I found a couple of resources in a grant from the youth activities task force  part of SWNA.( Southwest Neighborhood assembly)   Our final field trip was to the Baltimore Aquarium. Such joy they had . We  used GIS, Geography, History and we had an Eat a Crab Lab. The children loved their map collection, the use of GIS and the learning about rivers to the sea. I can not begin to share how difficult it was to do these trips. Churches and SWNA made it possible. I could do a lot better if connected to an organization. This was for me a must do set of trips.  I did not have access to students. DC Schools the public schools are difficult to work with. How do I get to do this work in DC? ... View more

I am working for change. Some of what I am doing is from NTIA. We have webinars like this. You are invited to join NTIA’s BroadbandUSA Practical Broadband Conversations Webinar:     Topic: Smart Agriculture: Increasing Productivity Through Technology   Date:   Wednesday, June 20, 2018      Time:  2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET   Overview: Smart agriculture engages technologies such as Big Data, GPS, IoT and connected devices to help farmers and ranchers better manage their production. Using these technologies, farmers and ranchers can improve water efficiency, produce higher quality crops and raise healthier livestock. Reliable and robust rural connectivity are fundamental to helping farmers gain benefits from new technologies. The speakers will cover advances in smart agriculture equipment and sensors, the use of big data analytics for decision-making and highlight new innovation hubs, entrepreneurial support and test beds. The webinar will also feature the work of the NTIA/NIST jointly facilitated Global Cities Team Challenge Smart Agriculture and Rural SuperCluster to develop best practices.   Speakers:   ·         Mark N. Lewellen, Manager of Spectrum Advocacy, John Deere ·         Aaron Ault, Senior Research Engineer for the Open Ag Technology and Systems Center, Purdue University ·         John Selep, President of AgTech Innovation Alliance ·         Moderator: Don Williams, Senior Specialist for Broadband Development, BroadbandUSA, NTIA   Please pre-register for the webinar using this registration link.   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   Want to access past Practical Broadband Conversations webinars? Visit our webinar archives for past presentations, transcripts and audio recordings.   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Who are we? The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the principal advisor to the administration on telecommunications and information policy issues.  NTIA, through its BroadbandUSA program, works to further the deployment and use of broadband and other technologies across America. How does BroadbandUSA do? BroadbandUSA serves as a trusted and neutral strategic advisor, working with federal, state and local government, community, and industry leaders working to advance smart community and broadband public-private partnerships designed to attract new employers, create quality jobs, improve educational opportunities, increase health outcomes and advance public safety.  Check out https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov for more information. Educate.  Arm stakeholders with solution-neutral guides and tools that help them engage in more effective discussions with broadband partners and providers Convene. Lead workshops and events to advance the conversation and share lessons learned regarding broadband connectivity and digital inclusion Assist.  Provide technical assistance to stakeholders seeking support for their broadband and smart urban and rural projects   How can BroadbandUSA help? BroadbandUSA works in a number of areas to remove barriers to broadband deployment and enhance connectivity through its work on   Broadband Interagency Working Group. NTIA and USDA’s Rural Utility Service co-lead BIWG’s work to enhance broadband deployment by streamlining federal broadband permitting, enhancing broadband funding information and leveraging federal assets.  Agency contacts are available here.   State Broadband Leaders Network. SBLN is a  community of practitioners who work on state broadband initiatives. Is your state involved?   . Smart City and Smart Ag and Rural.  NTIA works with NIST’s Global City’s Team Challenge to help lead the Public WiFi and Ag and Rural Superclusters.    One-on-One and Group Technical Assistance.  Email us at broadbandusa@ntia.doc.gov, if you are interested in technical assistance. A lot of the places in DC that I want to work are not well connected. SMIRK and a lot of the places that are well connected I am not in their network or a teacher that they know. So I am going to work with GenYes and the National Collaborative for Digital Equity to make a difference. There are CRA funds that groups can apply for from Banks and we have a template to share. Since I know that funding is a problem for many here is the link to CRA on the site.  Home http://www.digitalequity.us/index.html DOWNLOAD OUR GUIDE TO GRANTMAKING FOR DIGITAL EQUITY AND ECONOMIC INCLUSION from that link. ... View more

I belong to the Urban Tech group on Facebook. I have shared information about ESRI and the free information to learn about drone technologies and agriculture. For the next step I need to know the cost of the license the organizational license to do work beyond the free ( needed to submit on the grant) ... View more

I am working with a Native American who does not know much about ESRI. I need her permission to work with tribals. Joseph offered the book, that will show her some examples, but are some of you working with tribes and have examples to share that I can point her to? @ ... View more

Since T3G I have fallen into the history of several topics and they are so fascinating that I have not completed a map. I live in SW Washington, DC and have for many years. I taught in Arlington, Va for 30 years. Over time my SW community was built and now is in new renewal stages. I thought I remembered the way it was until I found this. http://www.dchistory.org/uploads/exhibits/Bulldozer-and-the-Rose.pdf   There is so much in the picture that I never knew. I remembered the Fish Market mostly. We would go there in the summer. I blogged about Alexandria, Virginia where I lived.The city was Colonial, and of George Washington's time.There is Black History information, as well there are scattered books that tell what the estates, or plantations , or grand homes used to be.The city has VisitAlexandriaVA.com Alexandria Va Hotels & Things to Do | Old Town Alexandria  and the site says..".On the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture - an extraordinary backdrop for acclaimed, chef-driven restaurants; a thriving boutique scene; vibrant arts and culture; and a welcoming, walkable lifestyle. Alexandria is the relaxed and refined home base for your DC vacation and an unforgettable getaway of its own. "There used to be a Wednesday tea at the Lee Mansion during the school year. in one of the Lee houses, John L. Lewis of the Coal Miners Union resided my friend's father was his chauffer. I did not see anything about the little houses that lined the alleys?Do you know how I could find out what they were? The whole city seems to have become gentrified. Did you know that their used to be a Polar Bear Custard stand just near the  entrance to the city?They were only there during the spring and summer. The Rolling Stones played at the Ice Skating Rink that used to be nearby. Any pictures anyone? Arlington is easier because with the National Geographic I made a video of the county , and of the school. Indian? Four Mile Run.. Black? Halls Hiil and Johnson Hill....The school that I loved the most and where I taught was a dairy farm.and their used to be a hill that kids sledded down during winter snowstorms. Arlington is a place of history too.The Syphax family were descendants of Robert E.Lee's slaves.  I never knew that , never understood their acceptance in the Arlington Community as equals. Arlington too, defied the state and integrated their schools. I actually integrated an elementary school, ie. first Black teacher in a White school. A Tale Of Two Virginias: When Arlington Defied The State And Integrated Its Public Schools : NPR One  One way we keep Arlington memories alive is on Facebook. We post pictures of our favorites places and of our personal history, and of special events. Arlington's Internet face contains lots of geoinformation https://www.arlingtonva.us . Explore. How does your community tell its story, preserve its history, and map its progress? ... View more

Well I have been defeated by technology today. I have downloaded the apps, that we are studying especially Survey 123 but.. in spite of the advice, though I have done the lessons and followed instructions. No log in. I can't log into anything but ESRI.com I thought that was bad, but now I cannot even log into Geonet. This morning I was studying the architecture of privacy so I get why the log ins are complicated but..This is what I get https://community.esri.com/login.jspa It says it is going to log in, but. .. it does nothing. The same thing happens on the apps when I get ready to sign in.??? It says it is going to sign in but it does nothing.I did change the sign in and that worked for awhile.. but then no Geonet. I did have fun organizing my data from an interesting book. Precious Cargo. This is kind of based on the "Seeds of Change" How Foods from the Americas changed the world. There is so much on food on social media, I thought that would be a good quiz Peanuts Potatoes Pineapples Hot Peppers Corn ( Zea Maize) Then I was going to make a map. Ever heard of a Pineapplearium? How many kinds of potatoes do you know about? Peanuts in gold? I need to put this survey up. Bonnie Help please!!! Bonnie Bracey Sutton 230 G Street , SW Washington, DC 20024 202 285 3343 ... View more