September Bulletin
In this edition of the bulletin we take a look at how important it is to assess web maps from an end user's point of view; and things to consider to ensure your web maps are effective. We also ask you about to tell us a little about how you would like to train. Do you prefer shorter, more concentrated training options?
In this edition:
- Tell us what you think
- A special training event
- Growing expectations
Tell Us What You Think
Trial of one day courses
ESRI Australia is trialling a series of one day courses. The courses will be run in Adelaide and are designed to help our clients improve their skills and practical application of knowledge without taking extensive time away from the office.
Courses include
// Advanced Techniques for Labelling and Annotation / 20 October
// Working with CAD Data in ArcGIS Desktop / 22 October
// Creating and Analysing Surfaces using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst / 10 November
// Geoprocessing Raster Data using ArcGIS Spatial Analyst / 11 November
Special Training Event
Special Training Feature
Do you work in Mining? Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop for Mining Geoscience is a course designed specifically for geoscientists working in the mining industry.
This course will be hosted by Willy Lynch from ESRI and introduces the ArcGIS tools used to accomplish mining geoscience workflows. The course is scheduled in Perth on 16-18 November 2009.
More about Willy Lynch
Willy is a Professional Geologist with more than 25 years of worldwide GIS and geotechnical project experience. Willy is currently the Mining Industry Specialist for ESRI based at the ESRI - Denver Regional Office.
Prior to joining ESRI, Willy worked as the GIS Coordinator for the Lummi Indian Nation in Bellingham, Washington where he successfully revitalised and expanded a high quality, inter-disciplinary natural resource and Tribal government GIS program. Before that, he spent more than 20 years as a Professional Geologist successfully generating, implementing and managing complex GIS-Geotechnical and mineral exploration programs on locations worldwide.
Are you attending the Resources Symposium where Willy is the key note?
Growing Expectations...
Creating great web maps
Consumer mapping sites have raised the expectations of what end users require from maps delivered over the internet.
A one-size fits all web map will not suffice and consumers are not afraid to assess and compare elements of usability, efficiency and delivery when looking at your map.
So what are the golden rules to creating great web maps and what measures should you use to evaluate the quality of your web map?
Additional Resources
- Podcast // Creating great web maps
- Podcast // Creating optimised web maps at 9.3.1