Exploration+Time

//We have built hands-on exploration time into this session so you can become comfortable with some of the skills you will need in order to create mashups later in the workshop. Review the tasks below and try some of the ones with which you are not already familiar. If you need assistance, just let one of us know!//

=Exploration Tasks=


 * Create a cartoon mashup - http://www.cbc.ca/theoutlet/mashupgallery.html
 * Explore Map Mashing Links - http://mapmashing.wikispaces.com/Explore+Map+Mashing+Links
 * Learn to find/save images
 * Place pins on a google map
 * Find a Youtube video and copy the link
 * Draw lines to show the roads from your house to your school
 * Explore London or Paris
 * Find directions from one place to another
 * Find 6 country capitols

Google's Mapping tool at http://maps.google.com/
 * Using Google's Map Tool**

=How-to Help=

How to Peg
 * at the top left, click on the peg tool (looks like upside down teardrop)
 * your mouse pointer will turn into a peg, when you click again it will place the peg
 * you may need to zoom in to find an exact location (use the + - on top right)
 * once the peg is placed, a box will pop up so you can edit the placemark
 * you can label it
 * you can change the type of peg by clicking the icon in the right top corner
 * you can add a description, images, and more
 * delete the place mark by clicking delete in the bottom left

How to Draw a box
 * choose the shape icon in the top left, it is the furthest one to the right
 * click on your map where you want your shape to be, this point will form one corner or your box
 * click in additional places to connect the dots and make a shape
 * once the shape is made an editing box appears
 * you can change the color or transparency of the shape by clicking the square in the top right
 * you can label the shape, describe it, or delete it the same way as you do for a peg

How to Draw a line
 * choose the icon that looks like a line in the top left.
 * click a place on your map where you would like the line to begin.
 * click additional points along the line anywhere the line needs to turn
 * double click a place to end the line
 * you can edit the line color, delete, add description, or delete the same way as for the others

How to add Text and Images
 * when in the edit box for a certain peg, shape, or line you can add images and text
 * to add text simply type in the boxes provided for title and description
 * to edit the text, change the color, make it italic, etc. click on the rich text link in the editing box
 * under the rich text editing mode you can also add images
 * click on the image icon (far right)
 * copy and paste the link to your picture
 * any images you put in must be already hosted online