[Teachosm] OSM Assingment sheet

[Steven Johnson]

Thanks for sharing, Tom.

It looks good on first glance. However, in step 3E the student is directed
to use Google Earth, which is a fine tool but might cause issues with
copyrighted data. One of the cardinal rules of OpenStreetMap is that
copying from Google Maps/Earth/anything is expressly forbidden and I worry
about a context that pairs Google with OSM in an audience unfamiliar with
the ramifications.

An alternate I might suggest is encouraging the students to use the iD
editor to examine their particular neighborhood. It would help them learn
how to navigate the iD toolset and therefore, contribute to a better
mapping experience, more likely to become a contributing member of
community, etc, etc.

Cheers,

-- SEJ
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On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 4:55 PM, Mueller, Thomas <Mueller at calu.edu> wrote:

> Hello
>
>
> I am working on an assignment sheet for my GEO 100 level course.  It is an
> freshman level course with about 100 students.  I have talked to several
> people and they have given me insight.  I now wanted to share it with the
> listserv and request any comments, suggestions, etc.
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom Mueller
>
>
> Thomas R. Mueller, Ph.D., GISP
> *Advisor: Geography Major with GIS and Emergency Management Concentration*
> *Co - Director: Pennsylvania View*
> Department of Earth Sciences, California University of Pennsylvania
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