digital cartography
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Digital cartography presentation; workshop wiki is at http://pwoessner.wikispaces.com/Digital+CartographyTRANSCRIPT
Digital CartographyDigital CartographyGeography and Culture Across the Curriculum
Presented by Patrick Woessner
How Well Do We Know Our How Well Do We Know Our World?World?
Only thirty-seven percent of young Americans can find Iraq on a map—though U.S. troops have been there since 2003.
Forty-seven percent could not find the Indian subcontinent on a map of Asia.
Seventy-five percent were unable to locate Israel on a map of the Middle East.
Twenty percent of young Americans think Sudan is in Asia. (It's the largest country in Africa.)
Fifty percent of 18-24 year old Americans can't find New York on a map.
Source: 2006 National Geographic-Roper SurveyImage Source: The Onion
How Well Do We Know Our How Well Do We Know Our World?World?
Fewer than thirty percent think it important to know the locations of countries in the news and just fourteen percent believe speaking another language is a necessary skill.
Nearly three-quarters incorrectly named English as the most widely spoken native language.
Forty-eight percent of young Americans believe the majority population in India is Muslim. (It's Hindu—by a landslide.)
Source: 2006 National Geographic-Roper SurveyImage Source: National Geographic News
Six in ten did not know the border between North and South Korea is the most heavily fortified in the world.
Geography, Culture, and Geography, Culture, and LiteracyLiteracyIntercultural literacy is essential
today
A Geographic PerspectiveA Geographic PerspectiveAny discipline can be approached
from a geographic perspective:◦Math concepts and explorations◦Scientific data and discoveries◦Literature tours and trips◦Historical places and maps◦Language and culture◦Art and music
Google Maps: OverviewGoogle Maps: OverviewGoogle Maps provide an easy
entry point to digital cartography
Google Maps: Viewing Google Maps: Viewing ContentContentThere are several viewing options
in Google Maps
Google Maps: Browse Google Maps: Browse ContentContentMap content can be added via
the directory
Google Maps: Creating Google Maps: Creating ContentContentWith a Google Account, you can
create custom maps using My Maps
Map placemarks can contain text, images, and video
Use “Rich Text” for images; HTML for video
You can invite collaborators and share your mail via email or embed
Google Earth: OverviewGoogle Earth: OverviewGoogle Earth brings a 3D
perspective to digital cartography
Google Earth User Google Earth User InterfaceInterface
Google Earth ToolbarGoogle Earth ToolbarClick toolbar buttons to…
For more information, see the Google Earth User Guide
Viewing Content: Viewing Content: Search, Places, and LayersSearch, Places, and LayersSearch: Fly To,
Find Businesses, and Directions
Places: My Places, Temporary Places, and Add Content
Layers: Primary Database
Viewing Content:Viewing Content:Historical LayersHistorical Layers
Viewing Content: Viewing Content: Earth, Sky, Ocean, and MarsEarth, Sky, Ocean, and MarsThe View button
can toggle between Earth, Sky, and Mars
Like earth, the Sky and Mars can be searched
The Earth’s oceans are available in the Layers panel
Creating Content: Creating Content: PlacemarksPlacemarksA Placemark (pin) can contain
text, images, video, and audioContent is formatted using HTMLYou can learn HTML (tedious) or
use an HTLM editor (easy)◦Online HTML Editor◦NVU
Templates are also available
Creating Content:Creating Content:Polygons and PathsPolygons and PathsPolygons and paths can be
geometric or free-formPolygons can be 2D or 3D
Creating Content:Creating Content:ToursToursPlacemarks can be assembled
into tours that include audio commentary
Assorted Features and Assorted Features and TipsTipsViews can be saved
as images◦ File Save Save
ImageSnapshot View
determines precise display of your placemark◦ View Snapshop
ViewThe Ruler can measure lines and pathsPlaces/tours can be saved as KMZ files
and share via email or upload to the web
Additional Google Earth/Additional Google Earth/Google Maps ResourcesGoogle Maps ResourcesGoogle Earth CommunityGoogle Earth BlogDigital GeographyReal World Math Using Google Ea
rthGoogle Lit TripsGoogle AlmanacDelicious google_earth Tag
Additional ToolsAdditional ToolsGeoCommons: create interactive
maps with geographic dataGapminder: maps and charts of
statistical data; can create own map using the Motion Chart gadget
WorldMapper: collection of maps with data that can be exported
Addition InformationAddition InformationMore information on this topic
and presentation can be found at: http://pwoessner.wikispaces.com/Digital+Cartography
Questions or comments? ◦Email me at [email protected]◦Twitter: @pcwoessner◦Blog: http://pwoessner.com