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Another new
map creation tool has become available recently which has great application
to the geography (and humanities) classroom. This Internet based mapping program is called Stepmap and is marketed as a
free (to schools), fast and simple tool to create customised maps. The program
is worth a look and certainly is a great free mapping tool for primary schools and
many junior secondary classes.
The following useful videos from the Setmap site will get you underway using the program.
A very worthwhile section of the site is the Map Directory. The Map Directory contains all Maps created and published by
StepMap users sorted by region or topic. Browse it to get inspired and see how
others use the tool to customise Maps.
As the above videos outline, StepMap enables students to create personal, interactive and individual maps for topics of their choice.
They can add various pieces of information such as images, videos,
descriptions, audio files and more to any location on the map. Routes can also
be added, areas marked and icons placed. The creation and
customising of maps in Stepmap by students could be for describing their latest
holiday route, a news story or simply to visualise information that's
interesting to you and your friends or colleagues. In short, StepMap enables students to use maps in a way to be
the central piece of their education
Please note: Schools,
universities, teachers and students can use StepMap and the map download
features for free (incl. the high resolution download). In order to activate
those free premium features you need to write an Email to info@stepmap.com
including your StepMap username. About the conditions of use of Stepmap
I certainly recommend you to have a go at using Stepmap and suggest it could be an answer to find a user friendly mapping tool for primary classrooms (and others).
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