GLOBE Data Entry Three parts: School Definition Study Site Definition Entering Data

GLOBE Data Entry School Definition Only done once unless your school moves Done when your GLOBE ID is issued

GLOBE Data Entry Study Site Definition Once for each location at which you collect data Once for each type of data (atmosphere, hydrology, soil, etc.)

GLOBE Data Entry Entering Data Is done whenever you are ready Each time you take a measurement In batches, several measurements at once

To Practice: Log on to http://training.globe.gov This is the training server Use your School ID and SGLOBE2 If you don’t have your school ID with you, use ZZUSALT1

www.globe.gov or http://training.globe.gov   Learn About GLOBE Enter the GLOBE Site GLOBE Schools Log-in Forgot username or password? Click on “GLOBE Schools Log-in

All upper case (capital letters) Training Login User name: (your school ID)* Password: SGLOBE2 All upper case (capital letters) *or ZZUSALT1

Click “Data Entry” on the GLOBE Home Page

The Data Entry page has categories for each type of measurement

X The “Site Definition” button is only for defining a school site To define a study site, choose the category of site you wish to define

From the drop-down menu that appears, choose “Define a ….. Study Site”

Site Definition Practice School Name Enter Year, Month, and Day Enter a name for your study site. Examples: 3rd Grade Atmosphere Site, Mrs. Smith’s class, etc.

Site Definition Don’t use this option if you have a GPS reading Enter the latitude/longitude of your study site, which you obtained with your GPS. Be sure to click “GPS” as the source of data.

Site Definition The type of information you are asked to supply will depend upon the type of site you are defining. Enter as much information as you have. If you don’t know leave it blank. If you are given a choice of entries and you choose “other,” you will have to give a definition for “other”. If you don’t know, leave it blank rather than choosing “other.

Metadata: “Data about data” Site Definition Metadata: “Data about data” Anything unique or unusual about your site goes here. If your site is not “perfect”, it doesn’t mean your students can’t do GLOBE! It just means you have metadata to report!

When finished, click “Send Data” Site Definition When finished, click “Send Data”

If you get a “Smiley Face”…. Site Definition If you get a “Smiley Face”…. Your input has passed system checks! Congratulations! You have successfully defined your study site!

If you get an “Exclamation Point” Site Definition If you get an “Exclamation Point” At least one of the measurement values you entered is outside of the range of values allowed for this protocol. (read the information in the box below to understand the conditions in which your data might not pass system checks). Review the following error messages and modify your data accordingly. If the data are correct as is, but are not being accepted, contact the GLOBE Help Desk Find the corresponding exclamation symbol with black text and follow its directions to correct your mistake. Keep making corrections and clicking “send data” until you get smileys!

Options For Entering Data GLOBE Data Entry Options For Entering Data As you collect it In a batch (every month, quarter, semester, etc.) Have students enter it Enter it yourself Use a student aide Whatever works best for your classroom

Login using your school ID. Click “Data Entry” on the GLOBE Home Page (or from any page with a menu bar)

Choose the protocol category for the measurements you have taken

AMSTI-GLOBE Data Entry Categories Integrated 1-Day Integrated 7-Day Clouds 1-Measurement (Grades K, 1, 3, 6) Budburst Green-Up Green-Down (Grades K, 1) Horizon Definition Soil pH Soil Temperature (Grades 2, 5) Hydrology Measurements (Grades 4, 5, 8) Land Cover/Biology Measurements (Grade 7)

GLOBE Data Entry Be sure to enter the date Enter the time in UT if required Scroll down to find the type of data you have collected Don’t worry about what you don’t have; enter what you have Don’t guess; enter only what you know Remember: if you choose “other” you have to enter an explanation When finished, click “Send Data” Got a smiley? You’re finished!

Need Help? help@globe.gov Your AMSTI Site Specialist GLOBE in Alabama www.amsti.org Click on Contact Info Click on your site director Find your site specialist GLOBE in Alabama Jerry Cobbs, GLOBE Technology Specialist (256) 961-7864 cobbs@nsstc.uah.edu help@globe.gov