Professor Littau showed us today how to use Google maps for our journalistic endeavors. Though I came in a bit late (thanks Chief Shupp), I didn't miss out on the lecture and was able to see the cool things one can do with Google maps, like create your own tours around a certain area or collaborate (crowdsourcing) with other Google maps users. We had two projects:
Here's what I built! (pun intended). I don't really go to hardware stores--they bore me to death. However, I know there are many who like do-it-yourself projects (even when your spouse says you're clearly out of your mind.) Here are 7 hardware stores that will make your better half hate you or love you.
View Hardware stores around the Lehigh Valley in a larger map
As for our second project, the entire class collaborated by making a map of registered sex offenders around the Lehigh Valley. Debbie and I had to add the locations of registered sex offenders near the zip code 18020. FYI this may be an uncomfortable experience if you find out one of them lives next door. BUT hey, at least you know. Knowledge is power.
View Megan's Law: Registered offenders in Bethlehem, PA in a larger map
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I am so glad that "There's a map for it" joke was used past the lecture.
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