Course Name: GISCorps Interactive Volunteer Deployment Handbook

Course Outline: GISCorps coordinates short term, volunteer based GIS services to
underprivileged communities. One of the important resources for
volunteers is a outdated PDF handbook. This handbook needs to be
redesigned and interactive so that more volunteers are motivated to
review and use it before, during and after missions so that they are
aware of the important information it contains.

Learning Objectives 1. Given digital content (text, audio, video, images) learners will be able to define the
various types of missions to which GISCorps volunteers may be deployed. (Cognitive
domain, comprehension)
2. Given digital content (text, audio, video, images) learners will be able to identify an
example of a good volunteer. (Cognitive domain, comprehension)
3. Given digital content (text, audio, video, images) learners will be able to identify
examples of possible environments that a volunteer may encounter. (Cognitive domain,
comprehension).
4. Given digital content (text, audio, video, images) learners will be able to identify
possible health and safety hazards. (Cognitive domain, comprehension).
5. Given digital content (text, audio, video, images) learners will be able to list what
Data they should look for upon arriving at their deployment location. (Cognitive domain,
comprehension).

Audience Geographic Information System Professionals that are considering

volunteering with GISCorps who are able to work either online or
deploy to remote locations with their own GIS computer equipment.
 This eLearning module will allow learners to explore the Volunteer
Deployment Handbook. The GISCorps Volunteer Deployment Handbook is
Instructional Materials provided by GISCorps as a source of general information for future
volunteers, and serves as a general reference for deployment guidelines.
The handbook describes the various types of missions to which GISCorps
volunteers may be deployed, categorizing the missions broadly as Remote or
On-site.

The basic information within this document provides examples of possible

living conditions, fundamental personal and professional necessities
required, and illustrates the GIS environments that a volunteer may
encounter. It is not intended to be all-encompassing, but to provide a basic
framework for the volunteer to build upon in order to have a successful
deployment. Learners will learn about code of conduct and ethics as well as
what makes a good volunteer, what to expect on a remote deployment, and
what to bring. There is also important safety information regarding foreign
travel, environmental hazards, and the type of products they will likely be
required to produce.

This instruction should not only educate and inform new volunteers but
motivate and excite them.

Style guide: There is no style guide and the GISCorps website is in the
process of being redesigned. It is recommended to use the current schema
Media Resources that matched the GISCorps Volunteer Deployment Handbook with the ability
to adjust once the new website has been designed.

Images: Images and video can be found on the GISCorps website.

Permission has been given to the project to use material on their site with
referencing the proper source via the GISCorps site.
Logo files for GISCorps can be found here: http://giscorps.org
The avatar for pedagogical agents can be chosen from those provided in the
Captivate or Storyline software.
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GISCorps Logo

Logo Across the middle

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Overview
GISCorps volunteer handbook

Review comments:
Added this slide as an intro slide. Will have
avatar on it giving overview of the handbook.

Voiceover:
Hi, my name is Jill This training is designed to help those interested in volunteering or are new volunteers with GISCorps. The GISCorps Volunteer
Deployment Handbook covers all the important information and will answer questions that GIS professionals may have in regard to volunteering, what to
expect, and possible deployments.
Just click on the start button to begin.
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Introduction - GISCorps Logo
Mission Statement - Table of contents
Vision & Goals -
Purpose of the Volunteer Deployment Handbook -
Code of Ethics -
Organizing Principles and Policies -
Remote Deployments -
On-Site Deployments -
General Expectations -
What Not To Expect -
What Makes a Good Volunteer -
Technical Requirements -
Deployment Supplies -
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Electronic Equipment - Overview
Potential Safety and Health Hazards to Consider Prior To Deployment -
Tips for Traveling Abroad -
Money Matters -
Health and Safety - Review comments:
Additional Information About Where You Are Going -
Communications - Omit text and use narration with images.
Products - Text ok for Mission Statement as header.
What Data Should a Volunteer Look For Upon Arriving Local Level
Data -
State Level Data -
Additional Data Sources -

Voiceover:
This training will cover the topics listed here and culminate with a quiz designed to test your knowledge as well as have you interact with the Volunteer
Handbook.
You will need to access the document by clicking on its image here. You may view it online or print it as a resource. Once you have the access you prefer,
click the Continue button.
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Images of the mission statement, the cover of
Introduction - the handbook and GISCorps logo
Mission Statement -
Vision & Goals -
Purpose of the Volunteer Deployment Handbook -
Code of Ethics -
Organizing Principles and Policies -

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emotion.
Add images here that convey the elements of
the vision while it is being narrated.

Voiceover:
This is the founding principals and guides for GISCorps
As you can see by our mission statement, you are joining a humanitarian organization.
Our vision is to improve the quality of life by:
Supporting humanitarian relief. Enhancing environmental analysis. Encouraging/fostering economic development. Supporting community planning and
development. Strengthening local capacity by adopting and using information technology.Supporting health and education related activities.
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Pictures of past missions
Remote Deployments - Remote sites
On-Site Deployments - On-sites
General Expectations -
What Not To Expect -
What Makes a Good Volunteer -

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Voiceover:
GISCorps volunteers are asked to deploy to mission on-site and remotely.
Remote deployments are those which do not require the volunteer to leave their home or work environment. In almost all remote cases, volunteers will use their own hardware and
software, and connect with the partner agency representative(s) via email, online phone systems such as Skype or Google Talk, and FTP sites. Remote Deployments could occur in
Emergency and Non-Emergency Response related missions, both domestic and international, although remote missions for Non-Emergency projects in North America are rare.
On-Site deployments could occur in Emergency and Non-Emergency Response related missions, both domestic and international, although On-Site missions for Non-Emergency
projects in North America are rare. GISCorps volunteers are selected based on their ability to work independently, adapt to the working environment quickly, interact with other GIS
and non-GIS professionals, and maintain professionalism at all times. They are also selected because of their technical capabilities and should expect those skills and capabilities to
be challenged during their deployment.
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Check list
Examples of equipment
Technical Requirements -
Deployment Supplies -
Electronic Equipment -

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Voiceover:
Whether deploying remotely or on-site, technical requirements can be as little as a computer or tablet with internet to servers, software and GPS
equipment.
While housing and meals may be pre-arranged, the volunteer should plan to be as self-reliant and self-sufficient as possible. Do not assume meals will be
arranged; the volunteer might need to use local currency to purchase food as available
The volunteer should also be prepared to provide a wide range of items, both personal and technical, if necessary.
Some deployments may require the volunteer to provide their own software and equipment. GISCorps will attempt to notify volunteers of the requirements
before deployment
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Examples of different hazards

Potential Safety and Health Hazards to Consider Prior To Deployment -

Tips for Traveling Abroad -
Money Matters -

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Voiceover:
There can be several health and safety hazardous especially when deploying to a foreign country or a disaster area.
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Images of traveling internationally
Health and Safety -
Additional Information About Where You Are Going -
Communications -

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Voiceover:
There are also other health and safety issues such as getting info on where you are going and available communications
One of the most important considerations when traveling abroad to developing countries is the potential for disease related illness. Drink bottled water or other drinks;.
The best and most reliable source for traveller's health information is found at the Centers for Disease Control web site ( www.cdc.gov)
The volunteer needs to maintain timely and effective exchange of information among the Situation Unit and all affected agencies and organizations
When communicating within the incident, it is essential that the volunteer follow the established chain of command at all times. Most incident 10 GISCorps Volunteer
Deployment Handbook communications, such as requests for materials, maps, or information, will be tracked by using a request form such as the one found in
Appendix A.
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Products -
Examples of different GIS data
What Data Should a Volunteer Look For Upon Arriving - Local Level Data - A directory tree example
State Level Data -
Additional Data Sources -

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Voiceover:
As a GIS Professional you already know how to do your job but there are usually specific data and directory organization that can be used in the event of
an emergency response of disaster. Many time there can be waves of volunteers such as in the Katrina response. All of the data created needed to have
specific naming conventions and formats so all volunteers could understand it.
There are numerous types of products hardcopy and softcopy - that might be needed or requested during an incident. Many of these may be one time
requests, but there will be a core of products that will be requested. It is important to identify of those products, along with their delivery times and
frequency, at the beginning of the mission or deployment.
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Assessment: Following the instruction a series of questions and scenarios should be Handbook cover
presented that address the learning objectives. The scenarios would be formatted as if they
have been deployed as a volunteer. The questions would be in the form of multiple choice,
matching, drag and drop or choose from a list.

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Voiceover:
Ok, now that you have an overview of what to expect as a GISCorps volunteer, Lets review what we have covered and help you to navigate the
handbook.
Get your handbook ready so that you can refer to it as you take the quiz. When you are ready, just click on the Start button
Course Name: GISCorps Interactive Volunteer Slide Name: Types of deployments Slide No: 9
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Pop Up:
Select the two types of deployments
Any pop ups / layers etc on
a volunteer would be asked to go on.
screen in light blue

Navigation:
a) On-site

Feedback
b) Virtual Quiz feedback boxes in grey Review comments:
What do you want the feedback to say?

c) Remote

d) Political

Voiceover:
Using your handbook, select the two type of deployments a volunteer could be asked to go on.
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Using your handbook select the Pop Up:
characteristics of a good volunteer.
Select all those that apply. Any pop ups / layers etc on
screen in light blue

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a) Best Answer

Feedback
b) Wrong Answer Quiz feedback boxes in grey Review comments:

c) Wrong Answer

d) Wrong Answer

Voiceover:
Using your handbook select the characteristics of a good volunteer. Select all those that apply.
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Select examples of possible Pop Up:

environments you may be deployed
to. Any pop ups / layers etc on
Select all those that apply. screen in light blue

Navigation:
a) Best Answer

Feedback
b) Wrong Answer Quiz feedback boxes in grey Review comments:

c) Wrong Answer

d) Wrong Answer

Voiceover:
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Name the various health and safety Pop Up:

hazards a volunteer may encounter.
Select all those that apply. Any pop ups / layers etc on
screen in light blue

Navigation:
a) Best Answer

Feedback
b) Wrong Answer Quiz feedback boxes in grey Review comments:

c) Wrong Answer

d) Wrong Answer

Voiceover:
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Slide Name: Data Requirement and Products Slide No: 13
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List the possible data and products a Pop Up:

volunteer may be asked to create.
Select all those that apply. Any pop ups / layers etc on
screen in light blue

Navigation:
a) Best Answer

Feedback
b) Wrong Answer Quiz feedback boxes in grey Review comments:

c) Wrong Answer

d) Wrong Answer

Voiceover:
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Certificate with GISCorp logo

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Voiceover:
Congratulations you have completed the training
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GISCorps logo

References
Administrator. (n.d.). GISCorps - Publications. Retrieved March 19, 2017, from
http://www.giscorps.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=60
Administrator. (n.d.). GISCorps - Organizational News. Retrieved March 19, 2017, from
http://www.giscorps.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=62
History, R. (n.d.). GISCorps Volunteer Deployment Handbook. Retrieved from
http://www.giscorps.org/documents/vol_handbook.pdf
Reigeluth, C. M. (2016). Instructional theory and technology for the new paradigm of education. Revista de
Educacin a Distancia, (50). Retrieved from http://www.um.es/ead/red/32/reigeluth.pdf
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Voiceover:
Thank you for considering volunteering and making a difference in someone's life.