Unlocking Geographic Literacy through Digital Mapping: MapMaster 3’s Accessibility and Customization Features
Join us for an exploration of MapMaster 3, a powerful tool with over 500 data sets that enhances spatial reasoning and critical thinking for all learners, including those with accommodation needs.
Tim Hainley, Senior Product Manager on the Learning Tools team, Pearson
Sierra Suggs, Product Marketer, Pearson
Are you interested in discovering a powerful mapping tool designed to support learners with accommodation needs? Is so, then this session is for you! MapMaster 3 fosters geographic literacy, spatial reasoning, and critical thinking by exploring patterns and relationships across over 500 regional and global datasets from trusted sources like the World Bank, United Nations, NASA, NOAA, and USGS. Join us as we discuss this updated and improved mapping technology. We’ll focus on important accessibility features, mapping customization options, and the vast array of datasets that can be combined and compared to build a unique map.
About the speakers
Tim Hainley, Senior Product Manager on the Learning Tools team, Pearson
Tim Hainley is a Senior Product Manager on the Learning Tools team. After a decade at Pearson working on media production and application development on the Science team, Tim works across Higher Ed bringing third party technology into Pearson courseware. His current projects include data visualization tools, 360° and 3D explorations, MapMaster 3 for the Geosciences, conversational AI simulations for Nursing, and interactive case studies for Biology. Tim splits his time between Oakland and his home away from home in Joshua Tree, and tries to spend as much time as he can on the road and abroad.
Sierra Suggs, Product Marketer, Pearson
Sierra Suggs started her career at Pearson in 2013 as a Teacher Education and Geosciences sales rep. She has held many positions over her tenure, but appreciates connecting with faculty and being creative the most. In her spare time she enjoys trying new restaurants, watching reality tv, and spending quality time with her family.