Name:

Date: September 1st, 2014

Kenzo Nagata
Unit 1. Interactive Maps and Galleries

Criterion A. Inquiring and Analysing

Part 1. Examples of Interactive Maps
A. Online examples:
Look for 3 online examples of interactive maps used in schools, communities and establishments.
Here are some examples:
http://samples.mapsalive.com/20019/page1.htm
http://www.sevenoaksschool.org/campus-map
http://samples.mapsalive.com/mall1/
http://www.georgeschool.org/campusmap/index.html
http://samples.mapsalive.com/20088/page1.htm
http://www.stjames.edu/Campustour
http://samples.mapsalive.com/20795/page1.htm
http://res.hostexp.com/#UMAP_2012121276845
Construct a table to compare the strong and weak points of the 3 online examples of interactive maps you have chosen.

Interactive Map 1
Link:
http://www.sevenoa
ksschool.org/campu
s-map

Interactive Map 2
Link:
http://samples.maps
alive.com/20795/pa
ge1.htm

Interactive Map 3
Link:
http://res.hostexp.co
m/#UMAP_201212
1276845

Strong Points

This interactive
map is 3d, it has a
nice, you can easily
identify any
location, and it has
a good site.

When identifying
the locations, it
automatically
shows pictures and
some information.

This map is the

most modern and
innovative out of
the chosen, it has
zoom, a good image
and shows enough
information about
the school.

Weak Points

I did not encounter

any weak points,
but there is
problem, you
cannot access with
a bad internet
connection and the
site is bit
complicated.

The map itself is

not in good
condition for a
creative and
innovative site, it is
a bit old and not
suitable for modern
tech.

The site is almost

perfect, but the
pictures shown do
not give a good
impression about
the school.

B. Past student projects:

In our class folder in Group Documents (Design 8C 2014-2015), compare 3 examples of past student projects on

interactive AISM campus maps and virtual galleries.

Construct a table to compare the strong and weak points of the 3 examples you have chosen.

Interactive Campus
map_1

Interactive Campus
map_2

Interactive Campus
map_3

Strong Points

All the slides have info

about what is shown, the
hyperlinks work and enough
pictures are also shown.

I like the design, it

represents the school own
design and colors, a lot info
and pictures.

This school map is the most

creative and it has many
hyperlinks connecting
photos and info.

Weak Points

The design could have

been better with more new
ideas and better quality.

If the information and

pictures of teachers and
workers could have been
together it would be easier
to identify.

If you dont know how to use

you can get lost trying to
find something.

Part II. Problem and Need

A. Problem / Need:
The old AISM website contains an old AISM secondary school campus floorplan which can be downloaded in .pdf file.
Check the campus floorplan here: http://goo.gl/rnHk8l
The librarian also wants to have an interactive tour for the library.

Explain and justify the need for any 1 of the following: (in 1 paragraph, discuss at least 5 reasons)
changing the old campus floorplan into an interactive map
creating a virtual library tour
creating a virtual gallery of campus life or activities (sports, arts, theater, student life, environment, technology, etc.)

changing the old campus floorplan into an interactive map

The AISM old campus is not a well planned campus, why?

It takes a lot of space that could have been used.

Some buildings are in bad condition.
The cafeteria is old and not suitable for children.
The library and tech lab are bit old and could be a new and more comfortable place to study or use the computers.
More classrooms and sports infrastructure can enable more students to come to AISM.
B. Design Challenge:
Your final project is to design and create any one of the following:
a. Interactive AISM campus map
b. Interactive AISM secondary school library map
c. Virtual gallery of AISM secondary school library
d. Virtual gallery of AISM campus activities (sports, arts, theater, environment, technology, etc.)
Choose 1 option from above. In 1 paragraph, describe what you would like to do for your final project.
a.
For my final project I would like to create an interactive campus map. It would help us to locate ourselves better, it is a
challenging idea that could be taught and we would not have any issues with it in the future and more people would be
able to walk around campus knowing where they are going.
Part III. Research
Study an example here: http://goo.gl/PTJuja

List 5
Guide Questions
for Research:

Rank the
importance of
the questions:
1: Most
important
5: Least
important

Source:
(MLA format)
(Use
http://easybib.com)

Type of
source:
Primary or
Secondary
Source

a. How can I use

special effects in my
interactive map?

Secondary
"Animate Text or
Objects." Microsoft source.
Office, 2014. Web.
09 Sept. 2014.

b. What would my
audience like to see in
interactive campus
map?

Segura, Mateo.
"What Would My
Audience like to
See in Interactive
Campus Map?"
Personal interview.
09 Sept. 2014.

c. What does my
teacher wants to see
in my interactive
campus map?

d. How can I add

music to my
interactive map?

e. How can I make my

interactive map

Main points of the

research information
gathered

Significance of the
information to the
project:

Entrance effects.
Exit effects.
Emphasis effects.
Motion Paths.

I can use this

information to make
improvements to my
interactive map and
any other project that
I need to have this
information.

Primary
source.

Videos and
animations.
Interesting Facts
and picture,
background music.

This information will

help me create and
include some
features that my
audience would like
to see.

Damaso, Ben.
"What Does My
Teacher Wants to
See in My
Interactive Campus
Map?" Personal
interview. 09 Sept.
2014.

Primary
source

Very easy and

functional, strong
spots to be creative
and have strong
points.

This info will help me

improve every point
in my map and also
will help me create
something good that
my teacher will
grade me on.

"How to Add
Music in
PowerPoint 2010."
WikiHow, 2010.
Web. 09 Sept.
2014.

Secondary
source.

Format, edit or apply

effects to the music
clip. Apply other
formatting options
are the main points
of the research.

This website gave

me enough
information of how to
put music and videos
in a powerpoint
presentation or
interactive map.

Segura, Mateo.

Primary

Be creative and

This information will

interesting and fun to

the audience.

"How Can I Make

My Interactive
Map Interesting
and Fun to the
Audience."
Personal interview.
09 Sept. 2014.

source

include interesting
facts and fun videos.

help attract the

public and make
them interested in
my interactive map

Works Cited: Create a list of all the sources you used in MLA format. See sample here: http://goo.gl/PTJuja

"Animate Text or Objects." Microsoft Office, 2014. Web. 09 Sept. 2014.- Website
Segura, Mateo. "What Would My Audience like to See in Interactive Campus Map?" Personal interview. 09
Sept. 2014- Personal Interview
Damaso, Ben. "What Does My Teacher Wants to See in My Interactive Campus Map?" Personal interview. 09
Sept. 2014.- Personal Interview
"How to Add Music in PowerPoint 2010." WikiHow, 2010. Web. 09 Sept. 2014.- Website
Map Interesting and Fun to the Audience." Personal interview. 09 Sept. 2014.- Personal Interview

Part IV. Design Brief: See an example here: http://goo.gl/oJKHEB

In 1 paragraph, answer the following:
summarize and analyse the main points of your research
briefly describe your proposed product (What are you making?)
identify the target audience or intended users for your product (Who will benefit from your product?)
describe how you product will be useful (How will your product benefit your target audience or users?)
Based on my research, my interactive map has to be very functional and informative to the audience. These are the most
important features for a good and informative interactive campus map and it will help most people to locate themselves
and get to know more about the school. However the campus map should be creative and fun, it helps the audience to
understand and like my interactive map.
I will create a map that helps students and teachers to locate themselves and learn more about the school, it will benefit
every one that has a look at it.
With all the features and the powerpoint ready to be used with working pictures, videos and hyperlinks, it will be a good
source of information to the people looking at it.