[HOT] [talk-ph] Increasing demand for OSM talks and workshops

Fri Jan 31 06:24:43 UTC 2014

On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 1:59 AM, Pierre Béland <pierzenh at yahoo.fr> wrote:

> Hi Robert,
>
> I agree that it is better to do in person training for non-typical OSM
> users.
>
> But we can think of some at distance training support for the trainers if
> necessary. Andrew Buck, Will Skora and I have experienced last year
> supporting various local chapters in African countries. Andrew and I are
> pursuing in this direction discussing presently with humanitarians in Congo
> that also want to do some field data collection.
>
> I dont know how others see this, but we could first try to build a common
> repository for material specific to data collection that would complete
> LearnOsm. The tradittional approach is to use GPS + Field Paper +
> Questionnaires.
>

> But new tools based on smarphones and tablets are emerging to complete the
> data collection workflow. If some training material is developped for this,
> and data collection experienced made, we should share these infos among the
> various groups.
>
>
+1 In emerging/developing countries smartphones, are much more common than
GPS. The accuracy is quite good even on a cheap android (I have one that
was USD 70 and it produces excellent results) Also with e.g. 'OSMTracker
for Android' it allows me to upload the data directly to OSM so I can map
my track directly in ID without having to go thru another export/import and
maybe process it with another tool (JOSM). This workflow may lower the bar
for novice mappers considerably.

>
> Pierre
>
>   ------------------------------
>  *De :* "Banick, Robert" <Robert.Banick at redcross.org>
> *À :* Pierre Béland <pierzenh at yahoo.fr>; Kate Chapman <kate at maploser.com>;
> osm-ph <talk-ph at openstreetmap.org>; HOT Discussion list <
> hot at openstreetmap.org>
> *Envoyé le :* Jeudi 30 janvier 2014 17h29
> *Objet :* RE: [HOT] [talk-ph] Increasing demand for OSM talks and
> workshops
>
>  The Red Cross may also be interested in some trainings in the
> Philippines. We’re pulling together our strategic plan for recovery right
> now and OSM trainings for Philippines Red Cross chapters are on there.
>
> I think in person trainings are better for non-typical OSM users (i.e.
> non-nerds). I would be nervous about solely remote means of training.
>
> *Robert Banick* | Field GIS Coordinator | International Services | Ì American
> Red Cross <http://www.redcross.org/>
> 2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
> Tel 202-303-5017 | Cell 202-805-3679 | Skype robert.banick
>
>  *From:* Pierre Béland [mailto:pierzenh at yahoo.fr]
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 30, 2014 8:23 AM
> *To:* Kate Chapman
> *Cc:* osm-ph; HOT Discussion list
> *Subject:* Re: [HOT] [talk-ph] Increasing demand for OSM talks and
> workshops
>
>  We are looking to do such training with humanitarians in various areas.
> Andrew started a project with MSF in Democratic Republic of Congo where we
> will train field teams.
>
> Let's keep coordinated and assure we develop tools that can be reused
> elsewhere.
>
>  I suggest that we organize a meeting through Mumble with people
> interested by this subject to discuss and find ways to go on with these
> various trainings, adapted content to prepare, ways to train, including at
> distance.
>
>
>
> *Pierre *
>    ------------------------------
>  *De :* Kate Chapman <kate at maploser.com>
> *À :*
> *Cc :* osm-ph <talk-ph at openstreetmap.org>
> *Envoyé le :* Jeudi 30 janvier 2014 5h38
> *Objet :* Re: [talk-ph] Increasing demand for OSM talks and workshops
>
> Hi All,
>
> I just wanted to mention if you see ways that HOT can help please let
> us know. I think all of the ideas suggested so far have possibilities.
>
> How would you all from the OSM-ph community feel about HOT hosting
> some trainings? We typically haven't done much on the ground work in
> the Philippines because the community is so strong. Currently we don't
> have any firm plans to do such things (we would need funding to assist
> us in travel and other costs), but it is a possibility. We of course
> would inquire here first if any such thing happened.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Kate
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Jim Morgan <jim at datalude.com> wrote:
> > maning sambale wrote, On Wednesday, 29 January, 2014 06:40 PM:
> >
> >>> Might it be more prudent if we can consolidate several of the requests
> >>> into
> >>> 1, preferably in Manila? Outside of Manila, there is no group of
> mappers
> >>> who
> >>> are also interested in spreading the word or giving lectures,
> workshops,
> >>> and
> >>> tutorials.
> >
> >
> > Just thinking out loud here ... would it be possible to do tutorials or
> > demos online, using web conferencing software? Then the geographical
> > location becomes irrelevant. It defintely works for Slideshows and Q&A -
> > I've done a few of them on Online Security topics.
> >
> > Here are a couple
> >        http://www.anymeeting.com/   (ad supported)
> >        https://www.meetingburner.com/ (ten participants free)
> >
> > ... and there are more around. Maybe OSM has an account with one of the
> paid
> > ones, which we could borrow for an hour?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > --
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> >
> >
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