Start Date
4-3-2017 2:00 PM
Description
While most of us depend on programs like Google Maps to help us navigate the world, it barely scratches the surface of the diverse world of web mapping. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about web mapping platforms, how digital maps are typically used, different visualization techniques for engaging users, and tips for searching and integrating data to create finished maps. A variety of web-based tools will be discussed, including Carto and OpenStreetMap. Participants will be guided through a tutorial that teaches them the basics of web mapping. No GIS or coding experience necessary.
The presentation slides are available by clicking the Download button on the right.
The Excel file for the Carto demonstration, as well as the video and audio files of this workshop, are listed as additional files below and are available for download.
Geocoded file for Carto demonstration
Web-mapping-workshop-video.mp4 (78617 kB)
Workshop video file
Web-mapping-workshop-audio.m4a (25632 kB)
Workshop audio file
Introduction to Web Mapping
While most of us depend on programs like Google Maps to help us navigate the world, it barely scratches the surface of the diverse world of web mapping. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about web mapping platforms, how digital maps are typically used, different visualization techniques for engaging users, and tips for searching and integrating data to create finished maps. A variety of web-based tools will be discussed, including Carto and OpenStreetMap. Participants will be guided through a tutorial that teaches them the basics of web mapping. No GIS or coding experience necessary.
The presentation slides are available by clicking the Download button on the right.
The Excel file for the Carto demonstration, as well as the video and audio files of this workshop, are listed as additional files below and are available for download.
Speaker's Bio
Sarah Watson is Digital Mapping Specialist at the University of Kentucky Science & Engineering Library.