Lesson 1 Reading Assignment

In the first set of readings, we will focus on setting the stage for understanding geospatial design methodologies and Agile/Lean design applications. You will also optionally choose to read one (or two) articles on the use of Survey123 in multiple disciplines. You will use the content found in these readings, as well as content, found throughout the module to answer the first technology lesson discussion post and complete the Term Project Topic Assignment.

Read:

Ananda, F., Kuria, D. N., & Ngigi, M. M. (2016). Towards a new methodology for web GIS development.

Think About:

This article highlights multiple GIS workflows and methodologies, as well as lean/agile and waterfall design applications. While you are reading, consider which design workflow would be best for your term project and/or another personal or professional project you’ve completed. Also, consider how lean, agile, and waterfall design compare to each other and which one is most effective for your design.

Optional Read:

Covey, H. (2021, October). Disaster documentation revisited: the evolving damage assessments of emergency management in Oregon. In Proceedings of the 39th ACM International Conference on Design of Communication (pp. 70-84).

Think about:

This article focuses on the use of Survey123 for Emergency Management in Oregon. If you are interested in using Survey123 for your term project and/or work or have an interest in emergency management, I recommend that you read or skim through the content to see an effective use of Survey123 in the emergency management context.

Randall, J., Inglis, N. C., Smart, L., & Vukomanovic, J. (2022). From Meadow to map: Integrating field surveys and interactive visualizations for invasive species management in a national park.  ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 11(10), 525.

Think about:

This article focuses on the use of Survey123 for Environmental Monitoring and tracking invasive species. If you are using Survey123 and/or have an interest in Environmental applications of geospatial design, read/skim this article for insights into how to design an effective GIS design for environmental applications.