The recent tragic earthquake in Nepal has cemented the reputation of OpenStreetMap as a dependable source of information in the disaster management lifecycle. Open source methods of production have demonstrable results measured in terms of lowered response times, the ability to mobilize a vast network, and a publicly accessible repository of information that can be used in a variety of contexts.
By the same token, the same attributes of open access and open source make OpenStreetMap an excellent tool for education. Youth and young adults can use the OpenStreetMap platform to conduct their own mapping, which offers students valuable skills and geo-awareness.
This talk, by Humanitarian Steven Johnson, will focus on the confluence of student mappers making valuable contributions to humanitarian mapping and how TeachOSM is creating opportunities to connect the learning geo-literacy skills to basic human needs.
- Webinar
- Information and Security Technologies
