1. Advanced Multimedia Storytelling

2. Mapping: important terms  Geocoding: turning addresses into map co-ordinates (usually latitude and longitude) that can be plotted on a digital map.  API – application programming interface. Allows developers to build their own applications using a particular technology – e.g GoogleMaps  Map API key – unique code that identifies your map  SDK – software development kit

3. Mapping tools for journalists  Googlemaps The most widely used mapping tool. Now available with several different APIs: Googlemaps Javascript API – requires understanding of javascript and php. Flash API - for using Googlemaps within Flash CS3 projects GoogleEarth API – 3D mapping. Requires javascript and Google Earth plug-in Static Maps API - for creating simple, non-interactive maps to embed on web pages. No coding knowledge required  Google spreadsheet mapper Google spreadsheet mapper A way of mapping your data, using a simple spreadsheet that you upload to Google.  Google Fusion Mapper Google Fusion Mapper Similar to Google Spreadsheet mapper, but with more complex functionality

4. Mapping tools for journalists  Bing maps Bing maps Microsoft’s version of Google maps. Includes various ‘ready made’ apps, including a Twitter app for mapping geo-located tweets. Requires Silverlight to be installed to create maps.  Batchgeo: simple map-making tool using Google maps API, but without the need for coding Batchgeo  amMap – interactive map creation tool using simple outlines of countries for use within web pages. Minimal coding required, but some set-up required on your own PC. amMap

5. Mapping tools for journalists  Vidmap – geotagging for videos Vidmap  Crowdmap – crowdsourcing mapping project. Allows users to text or tweet updates direct to a map that you create. Crowdmap  Zee maps – simple map-making tool. Includes ‘wikimap’ option, to allow multiple users to contribute to your map. No coding required. Free, but you can pay to remove advertising. Zee maps  OpenSourceMap – wiki map with data supplied by general public. An alternative to Google Maps or Bing API OpenSourceMap