GIS/Maps/Satellite Tools
The following will provide tutorials, definitions and resources for GIS/Maps/Satellite tools. You are not required to look at all of the material, but search it until you feel that you have a good understanding of what is required for you to fulfill the assignment.
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Mapping and satellite tools overview and uses
- Googlemapsmania ( http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/ ) This is a cool blog that does an overview of the many Google Maps being offered.
- Article in Educause ( http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7016.pdf ) 7 Things you should know about Mapping Mashups
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Review
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http://blogs.zdnet.com/SAAS/index.php?p=178
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Community
Mapbuilder - Review
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http://communitymapbuilder.org/
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Links to Learning
- Mapbuilder ( http://www.mapbuilder.net ) Build a map, coding knowledge not needed.
- Wayfaring ( http://www.wayfaring.com/ ) Build a map, coding knowledge not needed.
- Stickymap ( http://www.stickymap.com/mappage.php ) Build a map, coding knowledge not needed.
- Google maps ( http://maps/google.com/ ) View, print, email maps only.
- Yahoo maps ( http://maps.yahoo.com ) View, print, email maps only.
- Mapki ( http://www.mapki.com/wiki/Main_Page )
- Programmable Web - Google Maps ( http://www.programmableweb.com/api/GoogleMaps/links )
- Earth maps ( http://earth.google.com ) Free and for purchase.
- Comparison chart of different google earth products ( http://earth.google.com/product_comparison.html )
- Frappr ( http://frappr.com ) Social networking using maps at the base. Various groups.
- Mapbuilder User Guide & Tutorial ( http://geodiscover.cgdi.ca/mapbuilder/userGuide?page=intro )
- Tutorial ( http://www.programmableweb.com/howto ) How to code your own maps.
- Open Source GIS ( http://opensourcegis.org ) Long list. You may find something of use.
Examples
Creative uses of map mashups:
- Student TJ Hilton ( http://yeltiposematonomas.blogspot.com/2006/02/map-builder-link.html )
- Student Connor Cottle ( http://devilsadvocacy.blogspot.com/2006/03/my-maps.html )
- Student Paul Jones ( http://sawfishmango.com/?p=9 )
- Student Cornelius Lamb ( http://nilli29.blogspot.com/2006/04/map-builder.html )
- Student Jay McEntire ( http://yourbases.blogspot.com/2006/02/this-is-where-all-your-base-is-located.html )
- Student Shannon Thurston ( http://shannonthurston.blogspot.com/2006/03/personalized-maps.html )
- Student Connie Halioris ( http://holographic-universe.blogspot.com/2006/02/my-map-links.html )
Assignment
- Find three locations of interest to you that fit the theme of your blog
- Use a map building service to create a map
- Post it to your blog
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