Get to Know GoodMaps

BEGINNER: This lesson is best for students with no GoodMaps experience.

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Objectives

After this lesson, students will be able to:

Download the GoodMaps app

Articulate the purposes and benefits of GoodMaps

Explain how Camera-based Positing (CPS) works and differences with GPS

Explain steps a user must take to effectively use GoodMaps for navigation

Materials

Three core reading materials can be found in the "Introduction GoodMaps" module:

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What is GoodMaps?⁠

: This resource provides a basic overview of the purpose and benefits of GoodMaps. This reading also includes links that students can visit to download the iPhone or Android versions of the app.

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How GoodMaps Works:⁠

This resource provides a more detailed overview of how GoodMaps works, including a step-by-step description of the steps a user must take to effectively use GoodMaps for navigation.

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About Indoor Navigation⁠

: This resource explains the basics of indoor navigation.

Location

Orientation & Mobility Classroom

Lesson Introduction

To prepare students for this lesson, ask students to review the core reading materials outlined above before class. At the start of class, walk students through the process of downloading the GoodMaps app if they haven't done so already. Then, explain to students the following concepts:

Why we are using GoodMaps in O&M class

How the app can be used for 1) indoor navigation and 2) to practice using technology to support independent living

GoodMaps should be used together with traditional O&M skills, not as a replacement for them

The difference between a Camera-based Positioning System (CPS) and Global Position Systems (GPS)

Main Activity: Discussion & Ideation

To assess or review students' prior knowledge, ask them to provide examples of the following concepts:

How they have used other technologies to support them in their daily lives

How they have used specific navigation apps – for example, Apple Maps, Google Maps, or BlindSquare – to help them get from one destination to another

Now, ask students to consider different scenarios for how they might use GoodMaps in the following types of places. If you meet with more than one student at a time, consider dividing them into teams of two. Different scenarios might include places like:

school

airports

hospitals

museums

Assessment, Reflection & Self Evaluations

If you meet one-on-one with your students Ask your student to complete the Main Activity and present their ideas to you one-on-one.

If you meet with more than one student at a time Ask each student to present their scenarios to their classmates. Then, ask students to vote on the team that had the best ideas. Reward that team with a small prize (i.e., a small treat, school supply, or toy).

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