https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr Making location guides for the school en-us 2017-11-11 10:46:10 UTC 2017-11-11 18:54:50 UTC hello@padlet.com 18hmizuno https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205874140 This research report by Ute J. Dymon from the University of Massachusetts explains the influence and importance of maps in the case of emergencies and evacuations. The report uses examples from fire departments and historical events to back up and explain to the reader how maps offer a variety of uses in the case of evacuations, such as; communication, planning, and key to emergency planning and evacuations. The report also gives reason and suggestions for the improvement of crisis maps.]]> 2017-11-11 11:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205874140 18hmizuno https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205874357 This article elaborates on how people get lost in buildings, the office in particular. Considering the psychological and occupational factors, the writer explains that the  locations of the maps are important in order for it to prove efficient and useful.

]]> 2017-11-11 11:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205874357 18hmizuno https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205874523 This video informs us on how MazeMap, an indoor navigation app provides users with indoor maps and even a route to a certain place for instance, in a university. Users can also send links of locations of a meeting or a conference for certain events and add information about the event as an attachment. Maps are also up to date for changes made in the layout of the building.]]> 2017-11-11 11:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205874523 18hmizuno https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205911521 This article talks about a recent technological breakthrough of indoor maps. The software makes use of the GPS technology, and it will not only map out facilities such as malls, hospitals, or schools, but it is also capable of tracking workers time of arrival and dismissal. ]]> 2017-11-11 18:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205911521 18hmizuno https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205911743 In the article, journalist Asher Moses shares that google launched a indoor map that is generated by wi-fi networks aside from its GPS generated google maps which were developed by Australian engineers working at firms. While the indoor maps are limited to places recorded on the app, researchers and engineers hope to expand the venue, allow easier communication with people, and make it accessible for visually impaired people. ]]> 2017-11-11 18:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/18hmizuno/x61o1syiznhr/wish/205911743