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case a transparent paper is not needed, • Digital maps a reference grid can be designed over the map of the community. In that way, it There are plenty of software that can is easy to know in which part of the grid be used in order for mapping a place. specific locations exist. Then taking into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) account the grid, it is easy to draw the area are well-known software that provide in the watercolor paper. Specific colors tools for spatial analysis. However, can be used in order for specific routes the most common use of a GIS is to to be enhanced. Specific symbols can be visualize information about a place by used in order to refer to specific buildings creating a map. ArcGIS is common used or important landmarks (mainly the new in companies. QGIS is an alternative ones). Another way to make handmade package that can be downloaded and maps is to collage various pictures from used for free. Its use is not difficult magazines or papers. Such pictures can enough but some tutorials are maybe be taken from the community referred. necessary. In addition, various beginners Pictures uploaded in the application guides (i.e. http://www.aag.org/galleries/ or photos owned to youth workers can mycoe-files/OT3_GIS_for_beginners.pdf) also be used. Both of these ways can are available online. Nevertheless, there be combined, in case the team wants it. are easier ways to make digital maps Taking into account that this procedures (they can be printed when the designers is a funny and interesting one, children complete them), like OpenStreetMaps can help in creating such a map (the and GoogleMyMaps platforms. Each whole one or part of it). Schools or other user should be registered in the server bodies work with children can introduce and then (s)he can read a simplified guide this procedure within their schedule. (i.e. https://learnosm.org/en/beginner/) The activity can be also enriched with in order to add information on the map ideas children and their teachers have. In that already exists in the platform. that way, youngsters are informed about Finally, another easy way to make such collective memory in their community and a map may be some video games, like the action related to its promotion and, at “SimCity”. Users can add buildings and the same time, take part in an quirky and streets look like their neighborhoods innovative consultation process. and then to introduce the information needed. Additional software like Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Power Point can also be used, in case youth workers have access on them and now how to use them. 103

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