Introduction
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MapUps
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Today’s Agenda
1. Background: Google Map Maker’s Mission
2. Community: Community mapping projects &
possibilities
3. How to: Learning to use Google Map Maker
4. Resources review / Q&A
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What is Google Map Maker?
● Google Map Maker, a separate tool from Google Maps, allows you to add or edit the local information you know, including businesses, roads, parks, campuses and much more.
● A collaborative mapping environment which combines all user's local knowledge with comprehensive satellite imagery to map the world.
mapmaker.google.com
Leave your mark on Google Maps, Google Earth, and Google Maps for Mobile!
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Mission Statement
Let's organize the world’s geographic information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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40%Google mobile search are looking for places
Maps are Important
backpacker hostel in Kathmandu
computer repair shop in Cupertino
university in Boston
safari in Kenya
yoga class in Paris
dentist in Zurich place of worship in Calcutta
pisco in Peru
surfing at Bondi Beach 30% all Google searches
are looking for places
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Google Maps in 2005
15%when we started...
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3. Usable: Local information for roads, places, businesses.
1. Accurate: Up-to-date in our rapidly changing world.
Ever-changing World
2. Comprehensive: High-quality everywhere.
A need for maps that are:
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The Missing Link
You know your part of the worldbetter than any body else.
We'd like to help you share what you knowwith the rest of the world.
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Result: Map Maker
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Availability
200+ countries & regions, and 60+ languages
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Instant ChangesGoogle Map Maker Google Maps
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Google Maps Now
90%now! (e.g. Yerevan, Armenia)
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What's Possible
Map your University CampusMap a Golf Course
Map a Trail Map your Neighborhood
Community
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Global ImprovementsVietnam
Bolivia
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Local ImprovementsBefore After
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Little Bighorn CollegeCrow AgencyMontana
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Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdale, Arizona
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Spreading Knowledge
All it takes is one passionate person: You!
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Mapping for a Cause
1 week
Cyclone Nargis strikes Myanmar (Burma) April 2008.
Before After
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Mapping for a Cause
UNOSAT maps flooded regions using Map Maker data.
Flooding in Senegal, Sept 2009
Typhoon Ketsana,Oct 2009
Flooding in Mauritania, Sept 2009
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Google Map Maker is available in more than 60 languages, including:
Cherokee
Hawaiian
Inukitut
Inupiaq
Kalaallisut
Māori
Navajo
Tibetan
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Indigenous Mapping Day
Google Earth Outreach, Google Map Maker, NCAI and GAIN partnered to launch the first annual Global Indigenous Mapping Day: August 9, 2013.
The event organized and inspired MapUps in 6 countries and resulted in over 1,300 approved edits!
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Indigenous Mapping Day
National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission MapUpReno, Nevada
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Indigenous Mapping Day
Cowichan Tribes and Stz’uminus First Nation MapUpB.C., Canada
Events were held in six countries, and resulted in a total of 1,300 approved edits!
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Why Host a MapUp?● Opportunity to share your
local knowledge and build your community
● Spread awareness about Map Maker
● It's fun!
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Discussion Forumshttp://productforums.google.com/forum/#!forum/map-maker
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G+ Communityhttps://plus.google.com/communities/117080699750927047553
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Pulsehttp://mapmaker.google.com/pulse
How To
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How to Find
Edit in Google Map Maker link
Or go to:www.google.com/mapmaker
www.google.com/maps
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How to Sign in
Click on "Sign In"
Go to:www.google.com/mapmaker
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How to Sign in
Then, click "Sign In".
Need an account? Click
"Sign Up".
Have an account? Enter your email and
password.
Can't remember you password?
Click here.
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How to Sign in
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How to Map
Pan and zoom
Quick Start Guide to Google Map Maker
use layers to view specific data
Add New points, lines and shapes
Browse to see all
existing data
Link to this page
Edit existing points, lines, and shapes
See and Review others changes
Your recent changes
Gear Icon for Help, Discuss, Settings, etc.
Turn on StreetView
Top Contributors
Switch between Map and Satellite Views
Make sure you click "Sign In"
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DEMO
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Google’s Policy
Map Maker has many policies and procedures in place to protect the integrity of Maps and the places they represent:
● Team of internal moderators and advanced reviewing community
● Locking of certain features● Spam monitoring● Feedback tool for reporting problems and issues on
the map● User accessibility to Map Maker team through
multiple channels
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Your Community’s Policy
To protect the integrity of your own tribal maps, Google encourages you to check with tribal elders or officials before mapping potentially sensitive data - to ensure the best mapping experience for you and your tribe.
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Help Centerhttp://support.google.com/mapmaker
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YouTube Channelwww.youtube.com/googlemapmaker
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FAQs
Q. Wait. Anyone can change Google Maps?A. Yes. Anyone signed in with a Google Account can change the map. But everything goes through review by a team of Googlers and mappers with local knowledge.
Q. How long does it take for my changes to show up on Google Maps?A. Once approved, it takes minutes. It may take anywhere from an hour to a few days to approve your edit, depending on the complexity of it.
Q. Can anyone review?A. Yes. Anyone can review, but whether a change gets published depends on how trusted the mapper and reviewer(s) are and how sensitive the map data being changed is. Reviewing others changes will get your changes reviewed more quickly, too.
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