[Talk-gb-westmidlands] Workshop event latest

[Andrew Mackenzie]

Tickets going fast. Book at http://mapitude.eventbrite.com/

OpenStreetMap workshop May 22nd Birmingham
A workshop to develop understanding and practical collaboration between web developers and mappers.
How to use OpenStreetMap and how to develop the map. A chance to explore current opportunities arising from open data initiatives: Ordnance Survey mapping and datasets from local and central government.
Programme
Basics
Better mapping. Using and adding photos.
Adding a map to your website or blog
Advanced maps
Creating custom map styles
Hosting your own OSM installation
Beyond maps: Accessing the data
Examples from OpenlyLocal and uk-postcodes
Mobile Maps
OpenSatNav & augmented reality maps on mobile phones

Numbers up to 20 people at a time
Method
a. short presentations, worked examples, how-to demonstrations
b. build stuff
Who
Organised by Take 21 with mappa-mercia
Updates
OpenStreetMap in the Midlands Mappa-Mercia wiki
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