Groundspeak put out a DVD in 2004 called “The Complete Guide to Geocaching”.
It has the history of geocaching, finding your first cache, placing a good cache, geocaching with children, and some bonus features.
I use about 25 of the 60 minutes for an intro, then use the rows of seats where I’m presenting to represent longitude/lattitude. Before the session starts, I hide a keyholder under a chair, and the group figures out the L/L grid in the room.
I then refer to the trifold handout, which is available in the resource thread.
Finish up with sample containers and info on Trackables, then ask for questions.
Most of my Geo 101 is using approved materials instead of personal info. I am not a techie and you could spend hours going over the computer angles of the sport. I prefer to “salt” the interested attendees and let them decide for themselves how involved they want to be.
I haven’t done Geo 101 as an Event, as I don’t see the logic behind it. Why invite experienced cachers to be in the audience? They should be volunteering their own time to share the fun!
I’m not sure if the DVD is still available from Groundspeak. Mine is available as a loaner.
