Research Guides: Data Studio: Mapping Software

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online (AGOL) is ESRI's Cloud GIS platform for searching and sharing of maps and geospatial data.

The following ESRI applications require an AGOL account:

ArcGIS Pro Desktop Application		ArcGIS Business Analyst Web and Mobile Apps
ArcGIS Community Analyst		ArcGIS Insights
GeoPlanner for ArcGIS		AppStudio Developer Edition

Through the AGOL interface, accounts need to tie to specific users, who need to be members of the TU AGOL organization. Mobile apps like Collector for ArcGIS and Survey123 are free to download, but require an AGOL account tied to an organization (i.e. not a public account).

A limited number of accounts are available for each of these six applications.

To inquire about Towson ArcGIS Online accounts, contact TU Center for GIS at GisHelp@towson.edu during normal business hours.

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These resources are provided by the organization that maintains ArcGIS.

ArcGIS Pro quick-start tutorials
The ArcGIS Pro quick-start tutorials introduce you to many aspects of ArcGIS Pro. They cover basic operations, such as adding data and navigating in 3D, as well as complete workflows, such as authoring maps, sharing maps to ArcGIS Online, and building analysis models.
ArcGIS Pro Discovery Paths
Experience what's possible with ArcGIS Pro through curated collections of hands-on tutorials.
YouTube ArcGIS Pro Tutorials
A series of ESRI tutorials focused on how to use ArcGIS Pro

Academic Library and University Tutorials

These guides have been produced by librarians and university professors to help users get started with ArcGIS

Penn State University Libraries ArcGIS Pro Guide
Introduction to information resources and examples using ArcGIS Pro
Duke University Libraries ArcGIS Pro Guide
This guide contains helpful resources for getting started with ArcGIS Pro.

LinkedIn Learning

The following asynchronous online courses are offered through LinkedIn Learning. Towson University faculty, staff, and students should log-in using their TU credentials. Learn more about LinkedIn Learning on the Office of Technology Services website. Questions about LinkedIn Learning should be directed to OTS.

ArcGIS Pro Essential Training
ArcGIS Pro is a popular geographic information system (GIS) that combines the power of 2D and 3D mapping with cloud-based sharing and collaboration features. Version 2.4 contains visualization and editing enhancements that make it more powerful than ever. In this course, Gordon Luckett teaches you the essentials of working with ArcGIS Pro 2.4. Gordon shows you how to get started with choosing a template, creating a project, navigating in ArcGIS Pro, and setting up project and map properties. He goes over using vector data, raster data, and styling data. Then Gordon shows you how to style and label your maps. He explains how to build global and local 3D scenes, as well as extrude building heights and link 2D maps to your 3D scenes. After covering how to print map layouts, Gordon dives into creating feature classes, drawing new data, editing feature attributes, and more. He discusses how to use geospatial tools, publish to ArcGIS online, share individual files or entire projects, and more.

Google Earth Pro

Google Earth Pro is a 3D interactive globe and mapping program that can be used to aid planning, analysis and decision making

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These resources are provided by the organization that created and maintains Google Earth.

Google Earth Resources
This includes a help center, forums, tutorials, and developer guides

Academic Library and University Tutorials

These guides have been produced by librarians and university professors to help users get started with Google Earth Pro

Google Earth User Guide from Carleton College
This is an introductory user guide for students, educators, and anyone else who would like to learn to use Google Earth for education or fun. It includes instructions and diagrams on how to perform common tasks associated with viewing or creating map data. It also provides links to other sites that offer additional information.
GIS Training and Tutorial Resources: Google Earth Pro / Google My Maps
Resources from the University of Tennessee Knoxville Libraries

Other Resources

Google Earth Pro YouTube Videos
A series of videos from a variety of sources on how to use Google Earth Pro

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is a free, user-created, open-source map of the world, edited by registered users at all skill levels.
OpenStreetMap Wiki has tutorials, event calendars, software for diverse abilities, and news and updates.
LearnOSM provides tutorials and workshops for simple to advanced OSM contributors.
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT-OSM) supports open-source mapping for humanitarian outreach.
HOTOSM maintains a Humanitarian Tasking Manager for needful mapping projects around the world.
OpenStreetMap USA Tasking Manager identifies mapping needs in the Continental United States.
OpenStreetMap Foundation is OSM's sponsoring agency setting forth by-laws, participation, and data downloads.

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Google Earth Pro

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