In this 4-part series, participants will learn how to create simple maps that require no GIS/mapping experience using four web-based mapping tools: Humap, Social Explorer, Tableau, and ArcGIS Story Maps.

Each session will focus on the four mapping platform listed above starting with an overview of key features and culminating with a live demonstration of how to make maps with each tool.

More details about each mapping platform:

Humap is a web-based mapping tool for creating interactive, multimedia-rich maps with storytelling, timelines, data overlays, and crowdsourced contributions.

Social Explorer is a web-based tool for accessing and visualizing data on a range of topics with over five-hundred thousand data indicators related to demographics, economy, health, education, politics, crime, environment, etc. at many geographic levels including national, state, county, ZIP, neighborhood, etc.

Tableau, a data visualization tool, includes a map-making feature that allows users to create interactive, geographical visualizations. These maps help display data that has a location component—such as countries, cities, postal codes, or coordinates—enabling users to spot spatial patterns and trends.

ArcGIS Storymaps is a web-based storytelling tool that allows users to combine maps with narrative text, images, videos, and other multimedia content to create engaging, interactive stories.

Registration required for each session.

No previous experience necessary.

Free and open to the public.