Outline:

InfoMapper is a broadband GIS - geographical information system. It displays maps and aerial photographs not just for Cambridgeshire but for any part of the East and South of England. It is likely that this coverage will eventually extend to the whole of England.

Suitable for:

Any age range, depending on use.

Data and Tools available:

See demo here

At present the system includes the following data:

Tools available include:

Panning and zooming

Overlay maps and/or photographs so that they can be faded in or out

Search by postcode

Users can create layers over the maps with self-chosen hotspots and information

Support and Training:

Access to InfoMapper is an additional subscription to the pupil portal. It is available to any school at a heavily discounted price for 2005/2006 of £80pa (primary/special) or £240pa (secondary) through a deal negotiated by E2BN.

The primary portal subscription includes training opportunities for those purchasing InfoMapper and taking part in the InfoMapper project running in the Autumn term 2005.

Any school subscribing to InfoMapper (whether through the pupil portal or separately) may book additional training sessions at usual consultancy rates.