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Hi,<br>
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I think there is a gap between the training available from the
various sources such as LearnOSM & someone reaching the stage of
feeling confident to map for HOT. Although we tend to think of new
mappers with no experience at all, it also extends to mappers who
are used to mapping their 'own back yard' but are concerned they may
not interpret the aerial imagery correctly when mapping for HOT. <br>
<br>
I have seen several messages appear on the HOT mailing list where a
'new to HOT' mapper has asked where to start. I've also been
contacted by a number of mappers asking me to check / validate their
first squares in HOT. Having been involved in training new mappers
at mapathons I have noticed they are unlikely to finish the current
size of squares within 2 hours & they are also interested in
receiving feedback on their progress. Recent discussion on this
mailing list indicates many mappers are interested in feedback,
especially in the early stages.<br>
<br>
As a test to see how successful it would be, I'm interested in
having a project / Task which is marked up as suitable for new
mappers. The squares should be much smaller in size, such that we
anticipate the new mapper can complete a square within 15 to 20
minutes. In the perfect world that square would then be looked at
fairly soon by a validator who makes suggestions if they are needed.
After completing a few of these squares the new mapper should have
the confidence to move onto any of the other general tasks. As an
aside, this need not be a 'new task' - it could just as easily be a
'high' which has dropped down the list, but it would need adapting
with additional instructions, and exisitng squares awaiting
validation being validated & the outstanding squares being split
far smaller than normal. It would need to be advertised so that new
mappers find it - highlighted link from the home page of the Tasking
Manager?<br>
<br>
I'm willing to validate & offer feedback on such a project /
task, but ideally several other validators need to be involved.
There are also times when I am not available.<br>
<br>
These views are my own - it would be good to get the opinions of;<br>
<br>
a/. New to HOT mappers (we all were once, so everyone's view
appreciated) - would it have helped with the transition, and<br>
b/. potential validators for such a project / task. - if there were
a few squares waiting validation (potentially a new mapper waiting
for a progress report before continuing), would you be willing to
help with the validation. Because the squares are smaller there will
be problems with working out highway grades, and an overview
approach viewing several squares on occasion would be needed.<br>
<br>
I'm intending to present this topic at a Training working group, but
would like the views of other mappers.<br>
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