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The Web-based SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive Evaluation of User Experiences Ch. Haeberling, L. Oleggini, L. Hurni (Institute of Cartography and Geoinformation, ETH Zurich) 26th ICA International Cartographic Conference ICC 2013 Dresden;

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The Web-based SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive – Evaluation of User Experiences

  • Ch. Haeberling, L. Oleggini, L. Hurni

(Institute of Cartography and Geoinformation, ETH Zurich) 26th ICA International Cartographic Conference ICC 2013 Dresden; August 25 – 30, 2013

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  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
  • 2. The Potential Use of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
  • 3. Adoption and Current Use
  • 4. Final Remarks

Focus Points

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Published since 1910 Publisher: Konferenz der kantonalen Erziehungsdirektoren (EDK) (≈ Conference of the Education Ministers of the Swiss Cantons). Former editors-in-chief: August Aeppli, Eduard Imhof, Ernst Spiess. Current editor-in-chief (since 2009): Lorenz Hurni. Status at present:

  • Map collection of more than

400 maps or representations.

  • Exemplary approach.
  • Languages: German, French, Italian.
  • Most used school atlas in Switzerland.

The Printed SWISS WORLD ATLAS

  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
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Deficits of the Printed School Atlas

  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
  • Only static maps and representations.
  • Only orthogonal views.
  • Map content often too densed

and too complex (especially in … … geological maps, economic maps, land use maps, etc.).

Example of an economic map section

  • f the printed SWISS WORLD ATLAS, 2010.
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Technical concept:

  • Programmed in Java.
  • Start by Java Webstart.
  • Based on raster maps (tile technique).

Graphical User Interface:

  • Attractive Design.
  • Intuitively to handle.
  • Easy to learn.

Special functions:

  • Different map search

(by regions, themes, overview maps).

  • Split screen and synchronizing tools.
  • Tools for teaching aids

(print, export, safe favourites).

Concept and Functionality

  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
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Types of Map Representations (1)

  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive

Interactive topographic and thematic maps, city maps, etc.

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  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive

Block diagrams (for large scale map section)

Types of Map Representations (2)

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  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive

Virtual globe (for world wide topics)

Types of Map Representations (3)

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  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive

Dynamic, interactive (2D and 3D) models and visualisations (for static illustrations, info graphics, etc.)

Types of Map Representations (4)

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Launch and Promotional Activities

Launch of the free version: October 2010 Written contributions:

  • Journal articles.
  • Bulletin notifications.
  • Flyers and leaflets.

Presentations and demonstrations:

  • Press conference (incl. video clip in Swiss TV News).
  • Demonstrations at didactic exhibitions and invited visits.
  • Workshops in teacher education programs and courses.
  • Video clips (on public screens).

Internet:

  • Website (www.swissworldatlas.ch).
  • Newsletter.
  • 1. Characteristics of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
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Potential Use in Teaching Situations

  • Wall maps (for in-class situations).
  • Computer lab work.
  • Students’ individual or home work.
  • Derivation of teaching materials.
  • 2. The Potential Use of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
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Additional Value of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive

  • New possibilities for map presentation and analysis.
  • Layer technique (for enhanced or reduced map content).
  • Adapted functionalities.
  • Better support of students at individual or home work with maps.
  • Increase of motivation.
  • 2. The Potential Use of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
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Limits of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive

  • 2. The Potential Use of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive
  • Limited map content.
  • Limited presentation modes (author driven).
  • No possibility of data import.
  • High dependency of functioning technical equipment and infrastructure

(computers, Internet, computer labs, etc.).

  • Dependency of IT support.
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Indicators of Current Use Rate (1)

  • 3. Adoption and Current Use

Indicators:

  • Number of server access.
  • Number of logins.
  • Statistical key figures.
  • Processor load.
  • User feedbacks.
  • Newsletter submissions.
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User Feedback

  • 3. Adoption and Current Use

Asked aspects:

  • Anonymous user data.
  • Performance and Internet capacity.
  • Technical information.
  • General comments.
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Indicators of Current Use Rate (2)

  • 3. Adoption and Current Use

However: Indicators give only quantitative numbers of server access (incl. multi use). Missing aspects:

  • No qualitative indicators

about purposes, thematic diversification, utility and pofitableness, etc.

  • No detailed information about map use

(e.g. selected maps and layers, used presentation modes, length of stay, etc.).

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Survey about Current Atlas Use (1)

  • 3. Adoption and Current Use

Systematic, but non-representative user survey (by Lorenzo Oleggini, January 2013):

  • 200 asked points of 12 aspects.
  • Response of 31 Swiss geography teachers (German speaking).
  • Secondary school levels I and II (7-9th; 10-13th grade)

Results about the use of atlases in general:

  • Use of a printed atlas: 30 (96.7% of 31).
  • Use of the printed SWISS WORLD ATLAS: 29 (93.5%).
  • Knowledge about the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive: 28 (90.3%).
  • Use of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive: 23 (74.2%).
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Survey about Current Atlas Use (2)

  • 3. Adoption and Current Use

Results about the use of the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive (28 teachers):

  • For deriving teaching materials: 19 (67.9%)
  • For projected wall maps: 18 (64.3% of 28).
  • In combination with the printed SWISS WORLD ATLAS: 10 (35.7%).
  • For students‘ individual work or computer labs: 7 (25.8%).
  • For students‘ home work: 3 (10.7%).
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Survey about Current Atlas Use (3)

  • 3. Adoption and Current Use

Reasons why not to use the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive:

  • No thematic ideas or no intention to use: 5 (17.8% of 28).
  • No added value: 5 (17.8%).
  • Problems to reserve a computer lab: 1 (3.6%).
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Conclusions and Future Activities

  • 4. Final Remarks

Conclusions:

  • SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive is well-known.
  • Plays a vivid role in Swiss geography education.
  • Teachers feedback positive (in general).
  • Use rates reasonable.
  • Expectations higher !

Future activities needed:

  • More systematic and detailed surveys.
  • More testing in in-class situations.
  • Increasing promotional activities (esp. workshops and demonstrations).
  • Adaption and developments of computer technology (e.g. mobile devices).
  • Monitoring of didactic and societal trends (e.g. social media).
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Thank You for your Attention! Any Questions? Visit and explore the SWISS WORLD ATLAS interactive:

  • Ch. Haeberling, L. Oleggini, L. Hurni

(Institute of Cartography and Geoinformation, ETH Zurich) 26th ICA International Cartographic Conference ICC 2013 Dresden; August 25 – 30, 2013