Increasing Geospatial Information use in the social sector (B)

Due to high demand, this is a repeat of the workshop that will be held on the 1st June.

This introductory workshop is for anyone not currently using Geospatial Information but wanting to learn more about it, and working in the social sector, including Health, Education, IRD, ACC, DIA, MSD, TPK, Police, Justice, Corrections, Stats NZ, Housing, Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, etc.

Staff from community service and related NGO’s are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

In relation to Geospatial Information, the purpose of this workshop is to:

1. Raise awareness

2. Improve access

3. Develop capability

4. Increase its use

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Understand and describe geospatial concepts

2. Find and access useful datasets

3. Apply a range of simple tools

4. Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the opportunities and benefits for their organisation.

Draft Agenda:

• Understanding geospatial concepts.

• Find, access and use geospatial information services, sites and resources.

• Make a map, share it online, visualise data from other sources.

• Geolocate a list using addresses and assess against service areas.

• Linking and leveraging existing users in your organisation

Requirements

• Participants will need to bring their own laptop and mouse (essential).

At the workshop participants will need to be able to:

• Connect to the LINZ open Wifi

• Install Google Earth Pro

• Use a Gmail account for login purposes.