Additional Resources
There are many additional resources out there that allow anyone to understand the core concepts of mapping and start contributing to OpenStreetMap. Browse the resources below that span from planning your own successful field mapping project to covering advanced topics such as validation.
Learn to Validate
author: Missing Maps
tags: JOSM, validation, training
Validation is an important part of the Missing Maps process. Getting a second, third, or fourth pair of eyes on mapped features goes a long way in ensuring the quality of data being added to OpenStreetMap and being used in vulnerable communities around the world. Validating requires confidence in your mapping abilities as well as the willingness to help coach and advise newer mappers.
Open Cities Mapping Project Guide
author: World Bank
tags: field mapping, training
The World Bank Open Cities Mapping Project Guide is a tool for practitioners who wish to bring community mapping initiatives to their cities or regions. The guide documents lessons learned from the regional Open Cities Africa program and its predecessors in South Asia to offer best practices on the design and implementation of a community mapping initiative.
Connect Camps Maps Session Plan
author: Missing Maps
tags: training, field mapping, education
The Connect Camps Maps Session Plan is a good template on how to plan a multi-faceted mapping workshop. Goals can include Introduction to concepts and approaches of Community Mapping in OpenStreetMap and hands-on experience with OSM.
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Activation Protocol
author: Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
tags: disaster response
The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Activation Protocol defines the flow of activities during a HOT Activation and describes how trained volunteers perform the tasks that lead to a successful and efficient response.
MapBox Guides
author: MapBox
tags: JOSM, training
MapBox guides are visually rich guides that allow anyone to understand the core concepts of mapping and start contributing to OpenStreetMap using the advanced JOSM Editor.
TeachOSM
author: OpenStreetMap US
tags: iD, JOSM, training, education
TeachOSM is an online resource to assist educators at all levels to introduce open source mapping using the OpenStreetMap platform in the classroom. Individual instructors are encouraged to make use of the instructional materials provided here to develop assignments for their particular discipline and curricular needs.
LearnOSM
author: Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
tags: iD, JOSM, training
Anyone can edit OpenStreetMap. Here you can learn how. LearnOSM provides easy to understand, step-by-step guides for you to get started with contributing to OpenStreetMap and using OpenStreetMap and using OpenStreetMap data.
Learn to Map! Videos from HOT
author: Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
tags: iD, JOSM, training
Visit the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team’s Learn to Map Playlist on YouTube. These include excellent Two Minute Tutorials that are designed to get you up to speed in no time!