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DESCRIPTION:Geospatial technologies are being widely used to address societ
 al needs like land use\, demographics\, and natural resource management. S
 patial data analysis play a crucial role in how we understand and interact
  with our environment. They involve using maps\, GPS\, and satellite image
 s to collect\, analyse\, and display data about the world. Teaching these 
 skills to school children has become increasingly important.\n\nGeospatial
  techniques help students develop a better understanding of the world arou
 nd them.  Maps\, for instance\, are not just tools for finding directions\
 ; they tell stories about our environment\, culture\, and history. By lear
 ning to read and create maps\, children begin to see the connections betwe
 en different places and the events that shape them. Understanding these co
 ncepts early helps them develop a broader view of the world and how places
  are interconnected This kind of knowledge fosters a global perspective\, 
 encouraging students to think beyond their immediate surroundings and cons
 ider how their actions can affect the world.\n\nAs part of its mission to 
 build awareness of the importance of Earth Science in daily life\, the tea
 m at ‘The Centre for Education and Research in Geosciences (CERG)\, Indi
 a conducts various activities aimed at laymen and schoolchildren. These ev
 ents are conducted throughout the year.  One such program is a workshop ti
 tled  “Maps & Me”\, which is focused on giving a basic understanding t
 o school & college children on the geospatial world and open-source mappin
 g tools. In the ‘Maps & Me’ workshop we explore the basics of maps\, s
 atellite images and digital maps and how to navigate using these tools.\n\
 nThe workshop is hands-on and interactive\, covering key map elements like
  latitude\, longitude\, and scale\, along with a session on using QGIS\, a
  popular open-source mapping software. Participants are introduced to the 
 fundamentals of remote sensing\, satellite imagery\, photo recognition\, a
 nd digital mapping. After that\, they get to create their own maps using Q
 GIS.\n\nAt CERG we believe that such skills are important because they hel
 p students make sense of real-world issues\, like climate change\, urban p
 lanning\, and natural resource management. By learning how to read and int
 erpret maps\, for example\, young students can see how their local environ
 ment fits into the larger world. It also encourages them to think critical
 ly and solve problems creatively\, skills that are valuable in all areas o
 f life.
DTSTAMP:20260416T202808Z
LOCATION:Room34-1102
SUMMARY:Catch them young!  Geospatial Capacity building for School Children
  and Young adults - Natraj Vaddadi
URL:https://talks.geoinfo-lab.org/foss4g-asia-2024/talk/3M9EKG/
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