visualizing your cause in google earth maps @ ntc 2010

Visualize Your Cause with Google's Mapping Technologies

Tanya KeenKarin Tuxen-Bettman

Google Earth Outreach

NTC 2010April 10, 20103:30 - 5:00 PM

Google's Geo tools are free

Google Earth Tell immersive stories on a 3D globe.

Google My Maps Create simple collaborative 2D maps.

Google Geo APIs Develop highly customized maps.

Google SketchUp Build 3D models.

We can help you!Google Earth Outreach helps non-profits use Google Earth & Maps to increase their effectiveness.

How we do it:Help you find resources that will help you use Google Earth & Maps.Where resources do not exist, we create ones.Highlight & publicize important case studies & success stories.Demonstrate the power of mapping tools for public benefit work.

Google Earth Outreach websitehttp://earth.google.com/outreach

ShowcaseTutorialsNP Community ResourcesGrants ApplicationDeveloper Marketplace

What we'll cover todayCreating content in Google Earth

Creating a narrated tour in Google Earth

Collaborating in Google My Maps

Embedding Google Maps and Earth on your website

Using advanced features of Google Earth Pro

Brief introduction:Fusion TablesGeo APIs

Creating content in Google EarthAppalachian Voices

Gives a voice to individuals and groups, to make the world aware of mountaintop removal.

What did they do?Created a map of a typical mine operations.Embedded photos and videos of peoples' stories.Overlaid before-and-after imagery of removed mountaintops.

Creating content in Google Earth

Demo of Appalachian Mountaintop Removalin Google Earth

To follow along:1. Open Google Earth.2. Find the Layers Panel.3. Expand the "Global Awareness" group.4. Check ON the "Appalachian Mountaintop

Removal" layer.

Impact: Appalachian Voices13,000+ people from every U.S. state and 35+ countries signed an online petition to stop the dumping of mountaintop mining waste into waterways.

Over 150 congressional co-sponsors from the U.S. House of Representatives for a bill to change the Clean Water Protection Act.

"It's easier than you think. Don't feel like you need to contract out expensive consultants to develop a project. Take the time to learn a little, and you'll be surprised how much you can accomplish on your own." -- Mary Anne Hitt, Executive Director, Appalachian Voices

How to create content in EarthAdding points, lines, polygons

Setting a custom icon for your points (e.g. hard hat)

Embedding a YouTube video

Overlay an image on top of the terrain

Creating a narrated tour in EarthBikeFuel.org

Trying to stop the development of the Columbia River Crossing, a 12-lane superbridge over the Columbia River.

What did they do?Created a tour in Google EarthAdded narrationWorked with the KML code to create an advanced tour

Creating a narrated tour in Earth

Demo of the Columbia River Crossing's tours

To follow along:1. Open Internet browser.2. Go to tinyurl.com/crctours

http://tinyurl.com/crctours

How to create a narrated tourRecord a new tour

Add sound

Save your tour

Collaborating with Google My MapsClean-up Day in Boulder Creek, CO

Volunteer community clean-up

What did they do?Created a simple collaborative map of clean-up activities.Participants embedded photos and videos of their experiences.

Collaborating with Google My Maps

Demo of Boulder Creek Clean-Up My Map

To follow along:1. Open Internet browser.2. Go to tinyurl.com/bouldercreekmap

http://tinyurl.com/bouldercreekmap

Impact: Boulder Creek Clean-Up16 photos added of clean-up, group activities, and more.

2 videos added of clean-up of vehicle tires, and more.

How to collaborate with My MapsAdding points, lines, polygons

Setting a custom icon for your points (e.g. photos)

Embedding a photo and YouTube video

Collaborate on your maps




Embedding Google Maps and Earth on your websiteUsing advanced features of Google Earth Pro


Embedding Earth on your websiteBikeFuel.org

Trying to stop the development of the Columbia River Crossing, a 12-lane superbridge over the Columbia River.

What did they do?Uploaded their Google Earth tour to the InternetUsed the "Embed Tour" gadget to embed the tours on their website.Create button for each of their tours, and a link to more information on smarterbridge.org.

Embedding Earth on your website

Demo of the Columbia River Crossing's embedding tours

To follow along:1. Open Internet browser.2. Go to tinyurl.com/crctours_website

http://tinyurl.com/crctours_website

How to Embed Earth on your website

Embed Earth:Save your Google Earth KML file.Upload it to the Internet.Use the "Embed Tour" gadget to embed Earth in your website.Copy embed code and paste in your website or blog.

Embed Maps:From My Maps, click the "Link" link.Select the embed code under the "Paste HTML to embed in website" link.Copy embed code and paste in your website or blog.



Creating a narrated tour




Google Earth ProGoogle Earth Pro has advanced functionality:

Movie Maker - Export your flyovers to upload to your Non-profit YouTube ChannelGIS data import - Import geospatial data for accurate display of what's happening on the groundHigh-resolution PrintingArea measurement

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Google Earth Pro is free to 501c3sNon-profit organizations can apply for a free Google Earth Pro license (normally $400).

Also apply for Google SketchUp Pro or Maps API Premier if needed.

Apply now at:earth.google.com/outreach/grants.html

.

http://earth.google.com/outreach/grants.html





Creating a narrated tour




Fusion TablesImport your spreadsheets and geographic KML data.

Visualize data on maps, intensity maps, bar charts, time lines, etc.

Collaborate with colleagues to edit and discuss data.

Geo APIsMy Connection - Maps API

KQED Quest Farallon IslandInteractive Map - Maps API

ARKive - Earth API

Need Javascript Skills?Developer Marketplacehttp://earth.google.com/outreach/developers.html

http://www.ilovemountains.org/myconnection/

goog_103879900

http://www.kqed.org/quest/exploration/farallon-islands-interactive-map

http://www.arkive.org/Earth/ocean.html

Get Started Now!1. Assemble your data (photos, videos, spreadsheets, stories, GPS/GIS data)

2. Choose the right tool (Google Earth or Google Maps?)

3. Add your data and media into Earth or Maps (Add placemarks, embed photos and videos, create a tour)

4. Promote your project (Submit to Outreach Showcase, embed on your website)

5. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Google Earth Outreachearth.google.com/outreach

See & Share Maps in the ShowcaseLearn using our video & text tutorialsConnect with other non-profits in the community

Developer Marketplace - find a developerGet help in our Groups just for non-profits

Grants for software: Google Earth ProSketchUp ProMaps API Premier

Pop Quiz! (or... "helping us w/ Q&A")

1. What is 1 additional tool in Google Earth Pro?

2. How much does Google Earth Pro cost for 501c3 orgs?

3. If I'm a 501c3, where do I apply for Google Earth Pro?

4. You have taught me that I can do a lot of stuff on my own. But what if I need a programmer to help build something really advanced?

5. I've forgotten everything you've said in the last hour... where can I go to learn it again?

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