Workshop
Beginner
Introduction to using and improving OpenStreetMap
Approved
Session Description
We recommend bringing a laptop, a mouse, and a smartphone for this session.
Participants will learn in brief about -
What OpenStreetMap is and why it is important
Organic Maps, OsmAnd, and osmapp.org - freedom-respecting apps which use OpenStreetMap data and provide replacements for apps like Google Maps;
StreetComplete, a gamified and freedom-respecting OpenStreetMap editor.
Finally, participants will learn to use iD, the browser-based OpenStreetMap editor, to make basic edits from their laptops.
Key Takeaways
References
Session Categories
Tutorial about using a FOSS project
Knowledge Commons (Open Hardware, Open Science, Open Data etc.)
Introducing a FOSS project or a new version of a popular project
Speakers
Kashish (contrapunctus)
OpenStreetMap contributor and community organizer
OpenStreetMap Delhi
https://en.osm.town/@contrapunctus
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This is a very practical way anyone can contribute to opensource and impact their own community buy making navigating and finding information more reliable
Reviewer #1
Approved
Reviewer #2
Approved