This 2.5 hour online course is module 3 of Navigation Sports' Introduction to Orienteering Mapping course. In it, you will learn about the following sources and types of data:
You will learn how to access that data and how to import it into your map or set it up as a base map layer. Additionally you will learn more about how to draw as much as you can from these data sources.
This class will be taught by Jeff Teutsch.
This class will work in Open Orienteering Mapper and is intended to be taken with the following classes:
These 4 classes will take the same class project from start to finish in Open Orienteering Mapper. If you sign up for all four classes you will get a 20% discount.
During this course we will be using Open Orienteering Mapper (OOM), which is a free mapping software. You can download it at https://www.openorienteering.org/apps/mapper/.
Open Orienteering Mappers works on Macs and Windows computers.
Participants will be provided with more information about setting up the software after registering.
Using Zoom
A zoom link will be provided to registered participants by email. Please be set up ready to go for the start of class with working audio and the software downloaded and installed so we don't have to take precious course time to sort that out.
Please participate from a laptop or desktop computer so you can use the software as intended. We strongly recommend you also connect to zoom from a second device so you can follow the instructor on zoom while using your computer to practice the skills being presented.
Cost: $67.50 + tax
Please note there is an online processing fee on top of the advertised price.
Sign up for this class along with the following classes to get a 20% on all four classes:
This course is designed for orienteers that are wanting to make their first orienteering map. If you are wondering if this course is for you, you can email jeff@navigationsports.ca. About a week prior the start of the class we will send out a quick questionnaire asking about your orienteering and mapping experience and what you want to get out of the class to help us tailor our teaching for you.
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