Lab 1: Cloud GIS Basics
Goal and Background This introductory lab exercise was created with the goal of introducing students to the basic functionalities of web maps from the perspective on an end user. The lab also introduced students to creating a simple web map using ArcGIS Online. Finally, students were able to create a story map using ArcGIS Online’s story map builder. ArcGIS Online is available to the public through the use of a public account, but students were able to use additional functionalities of the service through the use of an enterprise account owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Methods First, students were instructed to explore the functionalities of a web map using an example already created on ArcGIS Online. The web map in question is an interactive map of lava flow risk zones on the island of Hawaii. These instructions were modif...