Navigation Activity #2 of 4 - Online Introduction to Digital Navigation - Online Classroom

Online Classroom

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To sign up:

The spring 2021 Wilderness Navigation Course and all activities are limited to students enrolled in the 2021 courses for Climbing, Scrambling and Backcountry Snowshoeing, and to leaders in Hiking, Backpacking and Snowshoeing.  Eligible students will be sent an "offer" e-mail to enable sign-up.

Please prepare in advance by purchasing your Compass, Maps, and Book as described on the Course Page (link to the course page is to the right).

This course activity requires you to have a Smartphone.  You will be instructed to install Gaia GPS App at no cost using your member benefits.

This is the second of four components, and must be completed prior to the third activity, the In-Person Workshop.  It is required to complete the course, and is not an optional component. There are no prerequisites. You will complete this activity after completing Activity #1, the  online Map and Compass course.

ONLINE WORKSHOP:

 The Introduction to Digital Navigation Module is an online review of the GPS system and tools.  It includes practical exercises with Gaia GPS and other tools, and prepares you for the In-Person Workshop and Field Trip. It is not optional and is not a substitute for other components.  Please consider your ability to work independently and  set aside the time you'll need to complete this course (It takes approximately 4 to 5 hours). 

On the start date, you'll receive an email with a link to the material.  A volunteer instructor will be assigned to help you, to answer questions, etc.   You may work the modules in any order and  you must complete the quizzes to be deemed complete.

Required Equipment:

We have standardized on the use of a Smartphone with Gaia GPS.  If you use any other device or app, it is up to you to understand its operation related to on-screen mapping, along with making and using tracks, routes, and waypoints. 

Rescheduling or cancellation:

If you cannot finish this activity in the two-week time allotted, your next opportunity to continue with the course will  be in Fall 2021.

We treat this activity the same as any kind of in-person activity.  If you don't begin, you'll be marked as a no-show.  If you don't finish, you'll be marked as unsuccessful. Please plan your activities so you can dedicate your Online time within your allotted two-week period.

INSTRUCTORS:

Your main role will be to answer questions and grade the quizzes. The activity leader also tracks student's progress, and manages their completion.