How to Read a Paper Map!
Our free Luma Learning Lessons include objectives, estimated time, materials and instructional procedures for classroom and online/blended teaching. We will provide strategies on how to use our new LumaLive technology to collaborate virtually in real-time. We include these pillars from our learning research to illustrate where they are infused in our lessons.
11/8 Luma Learning Lesson #11: How to Read a Paper Map!
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Objectives
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Estimated Time60 minutes |
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Materials
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Instructional Procedures for F2F
| 1. |  Optional: Arrange the room in pairs or pods. |
| 2. |  Ask the class how many own a paper map. If anyone has, have them discuss the benefits of having and being able to use a paper map as a driver. |
| 3. | Tell the participants that research shows that 1 out of 3 people can not read a paper map. Ask them why they think this is. After this discussion, do a step-by-step walk through of the different components of a map:
table of contents
index legend (review the different points on the legend) maps and coordinates calculating mileage mile markers |
| 4. |  Pass out the Scavenger Hunt. Feel free to add additional questions or change the questions to fit with your company’s travel area. |
| 5. | Give participants time to look at the paper map and complete the scavenger hunt. |
| 6. | Optional: You can add an incentive that any group that scores a perfect score gets a free road atlas for their vehicles. |
| 7. | Review the answers to the worksheet. |
| 8. | Discuss what they think the advantages and disadvantages are of a paper map. |
Instructional Procedures for Online
| 1. | Post an online poll to see how many of your drivers own a paper map. |
| 2. | Assign Luma’s How to Read a Paper Map eNugget® or similar online materials that walk through the important aspects of a map. |
| 3. | Have them complete online map questions that assess how well they can read a map. |
| 4. | Pick an LMS like eNuggets® that allows you to customize your assessments. |
| 5. | Optional: You can add an incentive that any individual that scores a perfect score gets a free road atlas for their vehicles. |
Did you know?
Luma® is a learning and instructional design company that takes input from their clients to create free eNuggets® for their Collections. This is an example! Interested in learning more? Give us a call at (574) 807-8148 ext 5 or email info@learnwithluma.com.
