Lab 1: Cloud GIS Basics
Goal and Background: This lab introduced the class to basic cloud (ESRI Server) stored mapping. This was done through the University's ArcGIS Online organization account that allows students in geography classes accounts. Using data from the Learn_ArcGIS account on ArcGIS Online, the class explored the functionality of labeling and symbology in the browser after copying the maps and data of a Hawaiian island to ArcGIS Online accounts. Next, data was from a past UWEC field trip to Austin, Texas to create a story map in ArcGIS Online. Methods: Part 1: After logging in at www.arcgis.com with my school enterprise account, a search was made using the box on the upper right side of the screen for Hawaii Island Lava Flow Risk, clicking on "search from maps" in the drop-down menu. The box on the left side of the screen limiting my search to only maps from my organization was then unclicked. Finding the map created by the Learn_ArcGIS account, the name was clicked to view ...