FREE Virtual Webinar - Map Intelligence – Map Reading and Interpretation for Informed Citizens
Monday, August 10 • 12 PM - 1:15 PM MDT US
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/map-intelligence-map-reading-and-interpretation-for-informed-citizens-tickets-1993479415595 <-- shared event details
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[for map noobs! :) ]
H/T @Gregory Babinski
“Whether you're a curious beginner or just want to sharpen your spatial smarts, this session is perfect for becoming a more informed citizen. Dive into the world of maps and learn tips and tricks to navigate and understand any map like a pro. Don't miss out on this fun, interactive online experience!
Maps are a form of language that needs to be learned to be understood.
Everyone says ‘oh, I have GPS in my car or on my phone…’ But GPS is really just a mathematical monkey trick to send your approximate location from satellites to display on a map of the world. Without the map, GPS has limited value.
Maps, as much as any form of media, contain a wealth of data, information, and knowledge about the world that we inhabit. But to decode that information, we need map intelligence.
Map intelligence is the ability of a map user to decode the information about the world that the map maker (cartographer) is trying to convey to us.
Why is this important? We encounter maps almost every day. From the ubiquitous daily weather map of our region, to maps we find in our history or current affairs books, maps that tell us where to vote and who we can vote for, maps presented by developers, or policy advocates to our elected officials, maps are important for our lives. Studies show that 50% of all local government employees use maps in some form for their work.
This free, 75-minute online workshop introduces the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to interpret the maps that you encounter in your life.’’
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