Project Description:
This project aimed to equip students and teachers with modern, open-source geospatial tools and methodologies for geographical studies. It focused on updating the existing curriculum with the ‘Geo for All’ framework while integrating monthly activities and workshops. Participants engaged in research on topics such as land use mapping, urbanization, deforestation, and flooding, enhancing their understanding of geographic concepts and fostering critical, analytical, and imaginative thinking skills.
Activities:
Key activities included sourcing and setting up laboratory equipment for geospatial research, recruiting participants from the Geography Department, and hosting bi-monthly workshops on data collection, mapping, remote sensing, and drone technologies led by experts. The project also involved conducting monthly meetups and mapathons at Prishtina Hackerspace.
Beneficiaries:
The primary beneficiaries were students and teaching staff from the University of Prishtina’s Geography Department. Secondary beneficiaries included the wider community, public institutions, and members of the OpenStreetMap (OSM) and OSGeo local chapters.
Partners:
The University of Prishtina’s Department of Geography collaborated on the project.
Project Duration:
The project ran from January 6, 2024, to December 14, 2024.
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