OpenStreetMap, Active Learning in the Classroom for Humanitarian Need

Presented By: Steven Johnson, Humanitarian

Affiliation: Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) and Presidential Fellow, U.S. Department of State

Abstract:

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 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.

The direct URL for accessing this webinar is http://snhu.adobeconnect.com/GeoTechCenterWebinars. All of the webinars are recorded and are usually posted within 48 hours after the webinar is completed. The recordings are located on the GeoTech Center website’s Home page under the “Professional Development Activities” icon and the direct URL is http://www.geotechcenter.org/webinar-archives.html.

If you have any additional questions please contact Rich Schultz at r.schultz@snhu.edu