GeoPick is an e-learning platform that provides information on JavaScript Mapping API. This platform offers a detailed comparison of each API along with a set of tutorials and resources that can help you learn more about the APIs.

Who We Are

GeoPick is an e-learning platform focused on Javascript Mapping API, developed by Zhibek Solpieva as a master thesis project. The project was supervised by Dr. Rostislav Netek from UPOL and Dr. Cristoph Traun from PLUS, as part of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Programme, involving two universities: Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS) and Palacký University Olomouc (UPOL). The main goal of this platform is to make education accessible to everyone through the power of technology. GeoPick aims to provide a solution for individuals to learn and grow without any limitations.

Vision

The vision is to create a world where education is accessible to everyone, regardless of their location or background. It is believed that technology has the power to break down barriers and bring people together. With GeoPick, there is an aim to provide an e-learning platform that is easy to use, interactive, and engaging. The vision is to create a platform that encourages users to explore new ideas, learn new skills, and connect with others.

Mission

The mission is to provide a high-quality e-learning platform that focuses on teaching users about Javascript Mapping API. The goal for this platform is to create accessibility for everyone, providing a variety of resources such as video tutorials and articles. The mission is to empower users to learn at their own pace and to provide them with the tools they need to succeed.

Meet

Our Team

Zhibek Solpieva is a student of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Programme.  Research interest : Remote Sensing, Web GIS and Geodesy. Zhibek is one of the authors of GeoPick and has contributed her expertise to create a comprehensive guide to JavaScript Mapping API.

Dr. Rostislav Netek is an Assistant Professor of Web cartography & WebGIS at the University of Palacky Olomouc. Research interest : Geoinformation technologies, Web GIS, Web Cartography. He has provided his guidance and expertise as a supervisor for the GeoPick project.

Dr. Traun is the Director of Studies for UNIGIS professional. Research interest:  Cartography and Geovisualisation, spatial analytics, and (online)-didactics. He is a faculty member at the University of Salzburg and has provided his expertise as a co-supervisor for the GeoPick project.

Currently a researcher at the University of Salzburg in the Interfaculty of Applied Geoinformatics, Hannah completed their Masters thesis in July 2018, supervised by Dr. Dirk Tiede accompanied by PhD researcher Martin Sudmanns. The final title was:, “Semantic data cubes utilising free and open-access EO-data for generating spatially-explicit evidence of humanitarian crisis: applied use-case in Syria based on Sentinel-2 data”. Research interest: Big Earth Data, remote-sensing,  open-source solutions, land-use/land cover change, food security, social justice, humanitarian action,  EO-based indicators