omgitsmaptime.com has launched online to teach interested readers how to get familiar with online mapping.
I hear its a crucial civic hacking skillset to have. Here's an intro about them: Maptime is, rather literally, time for mapmaking. Our mission is to open the doors of cartographic possibility to anyone interested by creating a time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation using mapping tools and technologies. This open learning environment for all levels and degrees of knowledge offers intentional support for the beginner. Maptime is simultaneously flexible and structured, creating space for workshops, ongoing projects with a shared goal, and independent/collaborative work time. One of these projects is the the ABC’s of Cartography<https://github.com/maptime/abcs-of-cartography/wiki> . Maptime was started as an idea at the 2013 State of the Map US<http://stateofthemap.us/> conference, where some of the organizers – Beth and Camille – realized that they wanted to become better mapmakers, but were frustrated with the lack resources for learning how to make them. At the same time, discussions were emerging<https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/diversity-talk/> about creating diversity in the Open Street Map community. Maptime is an answer to both calls— how to learn, and how to engage a diverse group of people. Inspiration for Maptime comes from both hack nights and knitting circles. Both are models of spaces for people to create and learn together. Our goal is to provide this space with an open heart and without pretension. You can bring your own projects to work on, or just hang out and socialize or ask questions. Some people are experts, and some people are just getting started, but all of us are learning, so why not do it together? That’s our story. Come be a part of it. Maps for all forever! If its something you've always been curious about, get involved electronically and make cool stuff. Regards, -- G | Gaurav Narain Saxena | (330) 283 - 4972 I am a Board Member at SYN/HAK <http://www.synhak.org>: The Akron Hackerspace located at 48 S Summit St Akron Ohio 44308<https://maps.google.com/maps?q=48+S+Summit+St+Akron+Ohio+44308> I am providing technical consulting services to Sherwin-Williams<http://www.sherwin-williams.com/>on behalf of Bennett Adelson <http://www.bennettadelson.com/> (Microsoft Solution Center) located at 6050 Oak Tree Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44131<https://maps.google.com/maps?q=6050+Oak+Tree+Blvd,+Cleveland,+Ohio+44131> I have also been providing solutions to non-trivial problems other businesses may have through my company Whiskey Bits LLC located in Portage Lakes, Ohio Learn more about things I have created by reading my About page<http://gsvolt.wordpress.com/about-2/>on my blog <http://gsvolt.wordpress.com/>
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