Multimedia Textbook of Cartography and Geoinformatics
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| Year of publication | 2006 |
| Type | Article in Proceedings |
| Conference | First international conference on cartography and GIS |
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| web | http://www.datamap-bg.com/conference_cd/pdf/20_214_Zdenek_Konecny.pdf |
| Field | Earth magnetism, geography |
| Keywords | Textbook for cartography |
| Description | The multimedia education text was created with the use of latest web technologies. Many available tools for e-publishing (hypertext, JavaScript, XHTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS cascade styles, SVG vector graphics, etc.) were utilized in its creation. The resulting product contains interactive environment with a possibility of testing knowledge, creating simple map outputs, and practicing basic cartographic and geoinformatic skills. Chapters are interconnected with hypertext links, which show mutual relations and connections of described topics. Both Czech and foreign publications (printed and electronic) were used in elaboration of the textbook. It include a overview of available study literature and links to relevant web pages (professional magazines, software, map servers, private and public institutions providing map sources, universities, etc.). Rapid development in the field of geoinformation technologies also brings the necessity of periodical updating of the education textbook. The multimedia textbook is located directly in the web pages of the Institute of Geography. This allows provision of unrestricted access to the publication for all students. |
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