Samson Ngumenawe
An Active OSM Contributor from Uganda,
A Cartography and GIS Lecturer at the Institute of Survey & Land Management.
OSM Data Quality enthusiast and a member of the HOT QA&C working group.
Founder of the Optus Academy of Geoinformatics. A company that provides geoinformation training services for students in academia, and professionals that want to leverage the use of geospatial data in their daily activities.
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In today's digital mapping era, equipping students with practical GIS skills is essential. At The Institute of Survey & Land Management, we have incorporated OpenStreetMap (OSM) and HOT Tasking Manager into our cartography curriculum to provide students with hands-on experience in open mapping. This integration not only enhances their technical skills but also exposes them to real-world geospatial data applications.
Why OSM and HOT Tasking Manager?
OSM provides an open and collaborative platform where students can contribute to mapping while learning essential cartographic principles. HOT Tasking Manager, on the other hand, allows for the structured coordination of mapping projects, making it a valuable tool for humanitarian and disaster response efforts. By using these tools, our students gain exposure to mapping workflows, data collection, and GIS applications in real-world scenarios.