Google Maps with Custom Data from Your Mobile Device

Making Easy Google Maps with Custom Data from Your Mobile Device

Most of us are familiar with Google Maps for directions, and may have used Google Drive for documents, but did you know they could be used together to create an individualized map with your data?

This next Maptime @RashaunaMead will focus on the Google product called My Maps. My Maps is simple to use and has basic functions that make it easy for new users to quickly begin mapping. We will go over adding data, basic styling, and sharing your map. We will learn ways to leverage Google Sheets to collaboratively add data, and will also cover how to collect locational data from our phones by using IFFT.

New to mapping? No worries! My Maps is simple to use and no previous mapping experience is necessary. Bring a friend!

Supplies / Before Maptime

If you don’t already have a Google account, you may want to sign up for one before the class, if you would like some hands on experience during Maptime. If you have a laptop, please feel free to bring it. We will also have about 10 laptops available for people to use.

Pizza

There will also be free pizza provided by CartoDB. Please be sure to RSVP so we can be sure to bring enough pizza.

When and Where

Monday, February 29th 6pm - 8pm @ Madison Public Library: Central Library @ the Bubbler

201 W Mifflin St Madison, WI 53703