[Asis-l] Geotagging Program in Columbus Ohio

[Penny OConnor]

You are invited to join CO-ASIS&T and guests for a live broadcast of a
program at Kent State University, and co-sponsored by the Northern Ohio
Chapter of ASIS&T and the Cleveland Chapter of the Special Libraries
Association:  

 

"Geo Tagging Digital Photography for Learning, Research, and Just Plain
Fun!"

 

Presenter Mace W. Mentch, Ph.D. is Assessment Specialist in Instructional
Technology and Academic Computing for Case Western Reserve University.  He
is responsible for the design and implementation of an array of assessment,
research, and evaluation projects with emphasis on documenting learning
effects and evaluating the effectiveness of emerging, innovative, and
existing technologies.  Mace has presented at numerous conferences around
the country and will share his in-depth knowledge of educational, emerging
and academic technologies.

 

Geo Tagging involves placing location information on photos.  The ability to
geotag photos has become increasingly easier, using free or inexpensive
tools.  This session will introduce geo tagging photographs for teaching,
learning, research, and fun.  Demonstration of devices that can be carried
in your pocket, GiSTEQ Phototrackr and Trails, and their integration with
Google Maps, Google Earth and Flickr will be provided.  Examples of using
the technology in a research application and for display of walking routes
and points of interest will be included.

 

WHEN:    Tuesday, October 27, 2009

              6:30 - 7:00 PM - Refreshments and Networking

              7:00 - 8:30 PM - Presentation and Q & A

WHERE:  The State Library of Ohio, Board Room, 274 E. First Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43201,

              PH:  614-644-7061 
      

RSVP for this free program with Patricia Furney at
pfurney at columbuslibrary.org

 

This is a great way to stay aware of current technologies, and benefit from
other perspectives in our field.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday
October 27th!

 

Central Ohio Chapter
http://www.asis.org/Chapters/coasis/coasishm.htm 
American Society for Information Science & Technology
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