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The GPS satellite will likely struggle to locate your device indoors. Even if the satellite were able to locate you, would you be able to access indoor mapping data that could direct you to a particular room or facility on a particular floor? 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By leveraging these tools, developers can create collaborative indoor navigation experiences that may be maintained accurately in real-time across all permitted users and organizations. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"What are the Benefits of Indoor Mapping to Universities?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Primarily, indoor mapping services allow universities to provide all staff, students, and visitors with web and mobile access to indoor route planning facilities. This means that users will benefit from direct route planning, helping them to save time. Everything from the onsite toilet and changing room facilities to lecture rooms and other relevant locations may be shown on your campus map.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits of indoor mapping for universities include: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Pop-up details \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping technology allows users to curate pop-up details in real-time. This means that important or useful information can be relayed to students, staff, and visitors relevant to their location. Examples of how pop-up details could enhance an individual user’s journey include lecture cancellations or changed meeting times and locations. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Other pop-up notifications that could benefit all who enter the university building could include wi-fi details, parking information, general opening and closing times, and important contact details (e.g. the building facilities manager). \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Facilities and amenities\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Different university buildings may offer different indoor facilities and amenities. For example, students, staff, and visitors may benefit from at-a-glance information regarding the location of facilities such as toilets, baby changing, ramps (or other access), drinks fountain, elevators, first aid facilities, fire extinguishers, provisions for linking up with hearing aids, and phone charging stations.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Safety and security\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In the event of a fire or other catastrophic event, the exits should be lit and easily accessible in real life, without requiring a map. However, including the details of fire exits is useful for planning group drills. Security facilities that your mapping platform might highlight include strong rooms, vaults, and the location of the campus security office.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"19l7n8pYJ04zSzvtSMQPIb\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Retailers and other services \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Some university buildings may come equipped with indoor facilities such as restaurants, cafés, dining areas, lounge areas, and vending machines. There could also be visitor information services, student information services, and retail offerings (either transient such as book sales in foyers, or permanent onsite shops such as newsagents).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Individual people or staff\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Certain university buildings may be of particular importance for reasons of containing the offices of prominent staff. For example, indoor mapping software may prove useful in locating the offices of course leaders or student liaison officers. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Locating such offices with ease would serve to improve student-tutor communications and boost general student interaction with the university.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Time-sensitive events \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The ability to add real-time updates to your campus map allows your university to highlight the location of time-sensitive events. Pop-ups may also be used to indicate additional information such as start times, end times, and itinerary details where applicable (e.g. agenda may include a running order of speakers).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Multi-level wayfinding \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digital mapping technology allows your team to create and rollout intuitive mapping solutions that allow for a greater sense of direction regarding multi-floor journeys. In other words, clear routes that traverse multiple storeys may be mapped and understood with ease. This is worthy of particular note where stairs may end in one area and carry on in a different area of the same floor, meaning indoor mapping technology can be used to speed up the user’s journey. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping software from Mappedin delivers a coherent 3D indoor mapping service that is highly beneficial to universities. 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This could include artwork, statues, busts, plaques, and locations of historical importance. Indoor mapping can highlight all of these points of interest with ease. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4bqignq9Xs18vu85rylnsa\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Using indoor mapping technology within a university space will also relieve some of the pressure from both visitor services staff and other staff in terms of answering frequent questions concerning directions. Although this may seem like a minor consideration on a person to person basis, the accumulated lost hours per year in dealing with direction queries adds up. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"This means that through the use of a professional and accurate indoor mapping service, university staff will be able to focus more time on running of the university - saving time and money across the lifespan of using the service. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How Does Indoor Mapping Work?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin’s \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/sdks/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"SDKs\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" deliver the powerful and professional tools required to create custom indoor mapping experiences. The creation process involves features such as sample applications, Getting Started guides, and access to a professional software developer network. The aim is to bring your vision of an indoor university map to life.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How indoor mapping works: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Digitization \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digitization is the start point in creating an indoor mapping experience. This is where Mappedin generated a digital asset from your existing 2D map or blueprint. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. 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This not only means that you will save time in creating your indoor map experience, but you will also benefit from exposure to a variety of ideas that you may not have previously considered. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Documented resources \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"All iOS, Android, and Web SDKs are both well-documented and well-resourced. 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Simply follow the step-by-step guides provided - start by building the core elements of your project, before moving on to the addition of relevant features that are unique to your university.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Support from the Integrations team\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Mappedin Integrations team has been set up to provide support for all platform users. Our team is constantly working on adding new and beneficial features to the range of SDKs, meaning you will benefit from the successful implementation of your project with ongoing support throughout.   \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4ck3MnhZLXLyGt3vCwyTqL\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"What Features are on the Finalized Indoor Map?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Features that could appear on your indoor university map include:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A-B wayfinding\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Users can discover the most direct route from A to B inside a university building using indoor mapping technology. The route is highlighted using easy to follow straight lines on the map. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Multi-stop wayfinding \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Users can enter more than one destination for their route. The software will create and display the shortest route between the desired multiple stops. Each destination is highlighted separately on the map.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Multi-floor wayfinding \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Users who need to travel between floors can view a guided route that highlights the entire journey between floors. 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This feature will display the user’s updated position on the map as they move through the building, giving assurance that they are on track when locating their destination. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6iQ9orvWkxDRCKKiOkoJH3\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Amenity icons\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Display the most popular or important amenities and facilities on your indoor map using standout icons. 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Although a dropped wi-fi connection means that features such as real-time updates and live indoor positioning will not be available (the user could choose to access the map using their device data, sidestepping the issue), the map will still be able to function in offline mode as a point of reference with rotate, pan, and zoom available. If any changes are made to the map, they will update once the device is back online. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Further improvements to Mappedin - creating safer workspaces \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin has recently added further features to the platform to create a safer indoor experience. 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Students, staff, and visitors can locate important information such as operating hours directly from the campus map. For instance, you can click on the library to find out opening and closing times. With the ability to layer on additional experiences such as real-time push-notifications, campuses can also notify individuals of closing times as they walk by the building. 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This technology also allows you to curate pop-up details to indicate additional information such as start times, end times, cancellations, and more. These pop-up details can be relayed to students and staff relevant to their location, so if someone is passing by the job fair, they will receive a personalized notification regarding the event. 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With multiple buildings, floors, and indoor and outdoor components, it’s easy to get lost, confused and frustrated on campus. This prompts the question: how can universities and colleges provide relief for faculty and students navigating through campus?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The answer is simple: with a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/colleges-and-universities/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"campus map\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" app! Along with providing wayfinding and navigation, this flexible, digital tool can offer additional capabilities such as virtual tours, booking study spaces, reserving available parking spots, and much more. With endless \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/campuses/benefits-of-indoor-mapping-for-universities/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"benefits of indoor mapping for universities and colleges\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", let’s explore how implementing a successful campus navigation app creates a better experience for everyone on campus! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"6fxqbPyTfndBvBqcmYyCS0\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wayfinding Solution for Colleges & Universities \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Navigating a large campus and between multiple buildings can be challenging, and even returning students, visitors, and faculty members run into problems trying to locate buildings, amenities, and services on campus. Fortunately, interactive campus map software is equipped with a powerful search engine and maps that function across any device, providing accurate campus wayfinding and navigation. Staff and students can search and locate rooms, buildings, amenities, and everything in between, and get step-by-step directions to their desired destination.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"From lecture halls, to washroom facilities, to residence buildings, a campus map app provides a wayfinding solution for colleges and universities by helping individuals find their way around campus. 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If the answer to these questions is yes, your mapping provider is equipping your campus with the tools to implement a successful navigation app. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5OSWEQQtDXL2lw1nc5LjSF\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Identify Mapping Goals\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Building a campus navigation app starts with a map. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to layer on additional experiences, so it’s important to have an accurate map as your starting point. However, before creating the map, you will need to determine the goals and objectives of your indoor campus map. Will it be used simply for college wayfinding, or will it provide interactive virtual college tours? 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The more information provided, the better the mapping experience for users. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digitize Maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Once the data has been collected, experts from your wayfinding solution provider will start by uploading all the information and details, and convert your 2D floor-plans into a visually appealing 3D map. Location and styling data is applied, as well as branding to ensure that it’s consistent with any other digital platforms and acts as an extension of your brand. The digital maps are geo-referenced to scale so that they align with real world coordinates. This accuracy enables \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"indoor positioning\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and precise navigation, in turn helping to determine your position within an indoor space and populate directions directly to your destination. You can also connect multiple buildings on your map for easier indoor-outdoor navigation, which is especially useful for university and college campuses. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Custom Campus Map App \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a digital indoor map as your foundation, you can leverage developer tools to enable a completely custom indoor mapping experience. For instance, Mappedin’s mobile and web \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/sdks/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"SDKs \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"allow you to integrate indoor mapping within an existing website or application, or can be used to create your own custom campus map app! With real-time positioning, A-B wayfinding, smart search, interactive map visualization, multi-floor navigation, offline mode, and more, colleges can build just about any experience that incorporates an indoor map. 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Regardless of the end user, these mapping tools can easily work with your latest software and devices, and unlock powerful map and navigation experiences for any use case. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"7x5enQm9DRgcvkA2bnHpN\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Creating Unique Experiences With Interactive Campus Map Software\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Your interactive \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/colleges-and-universities/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"campus map\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" software can be used primarily as a wayfinding solution for colleges and universities, but as mentioned above, it can also support additional capabilities. Let’s take a look at what this might look like. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Virtual Tours\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Create university or college interactive virtual tours through the mapping application so that students can familiarize themselves with the campus. With virtual tours, you can help students adjust to campus life and eliminate campus navigation challenges. Moreover, students can use this feature to plan ahead and map their routes in advance.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Space Booking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A campus navigation app is also useful for visualizing and accessing various services on campus such as study spaces, meeting rooms, and parking spots. Integrated with other smart building technology, staff and students can find and reserve available study areas, desks, or parking spots directly from the map. With\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/web-app/feature-101-blue-dot/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Blue Dot\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" positioning enabled, you can locate the closest available space to your current location, book it, and populate directions directly there. This makes the difficult process of finding and booking desks, parking spots, and other services, an easy task.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Appointment Booking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Interactive campus map software can also authorize appointment booking straight from the map. Are you stressed about your courses and need some support? You can simply search for a counsellor, make an appointment directly on the map, and get step-by-step directions directly to their office. This makes the process of finding support centres easy, ensuring you get the help you need.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1I3bjjgMW3OKx4Q9eAX3Fr\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact Monitoring \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With indoor positioning enabled on your map, additional services such as \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://info.mappedin.com/open-source-contact-monitoring-app\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"contact monitoring software\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" can be implemented. This can be utilized to notify students and faculty members if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. This ensures that campus administrators are keeping their staff and students safe at all times.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Heat Map\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A heat map allows campus administrators to see which areas of the campus are experiencing high traffic. Not only can this information be used to enforce social distancing protocols and monitor occupancy, but can also help shape budget allocations. If students occupy one building more than another, you may consider adding more food vendors to increase on-site purchases.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Share Location\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/web-app/feature-101-blue-dot/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Blue Dot\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" technology implemented in an interactive campus map, students can share their on-site location information with fellow students or faculty members. This can prove valuable in an emergency situation, as students can send their location coordinates to first responders. Alternatively, this feature can be used to find a professor after office hours to ask for assistance on an assignment. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Push Notifications \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Implementing interactive campus map software allows colleges and universities to seize marketing opportunities by sending push notifications to students and faculty members. With a mobile application, you could target app users and motivate them to make purchases at nearby food vendors or bookstores on campus. You can also alert someone if they are passing by an event or are near an ongoing promotion. For instance, if a student is walking by a job fair they can receive a personalized notification about it, creating interest and driving foot traffic. Thus, proximity marketing can help event teams get their event noticed and promoted. On the other hand, notifications can also be used to send emergency notifications to individuals in specific locations. For example, if there is a fire in the science building, everyone within this building can be sent a notification to evacuate immediately, ensuring that everyone remains safe on campus.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Looking Forward\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While a campus navigation app can prove successful in providing guidance and directions to everyone on campus, it also has the potential to support the digital growth of colleges and universities. The benefits of indoor mapping are endless, as they continue to unlock powerful map and navigation experiences for any use case. With a 3D indoor map as a starting point, features such as room booking, virtual tours, and push notifications, are all capabilities that campuses can explore on their digital roadmaps. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As such, when looking to implement a successful campus navigation app, colleges and universities must look for an indoor mapping tool that they can utilize long term, over a product that doesn’t enhance over time. 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I grabbed every textbook I would need for the day, packed my bag, and headed out the door. I memorized the route my tour guide had shown me earlier in the week, and I finally laid my eyes upon the building my first class would be in. I entered the building and saw the hustle and bustle of hundreds of students with headphones in, scrambling through the halls, determined to get to class on time.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"I circled the building looking for room 354a, but the numbers just weren’t adding up. I even tried searching the building on Google to see if anyone had encountered the same problem or if there were directions online for this complicated layout. But Google gave me little to no information, so I kept wandering around, too afraid to ask for help, before finally finding my room. I was 10 minutes late for class. Unfortunately, I repeat this process every year.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/verticals/colleges-and-universities/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Interactive campus maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" are the solution to this problem and many more. Digital campus maps can help not only other students like me, but visitors, faculty, security, and more. Interactive campus makes navigating through campus easy and exciting. Keep reading to find out the benefits of implementing a digital map to your campus.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits for Students\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Reduce Stress\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With midterm season, budgeting for groceries, and simply just trying to get by, students endure enough stress as it is. With indoor and outdoor navigation, stress can be minimized by saving time wandering around buildings. Be confident of your destination instead. Plan to leave the house at a precise time and directly map how long it will take to arrive at your destination, instead of wastefully setting aside time to find your building. Campus map software that implements wayfinding is seamless with a smart search system that can help even when you’re not exactly certain what you are looking for. For example, search “study rooms” and be provided with a list of buildings that accommodate study spaces. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Beyond classes, wayfinding makes finding support centers easier, ensuring you get the help you need. Ever been stressed with courses and need a counsellor? Search “academic counselling” and make your way over to see a counsellor. Interactive campus map software can authorize appointment booking straight from the map. Utilize a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/wayfinding/web-app/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"responsive web app\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" to pre-plan your route to class, and make navigating around campus a stress-free experience.  A responsive web app allows students to use multi-destination wayfinding. For example, if you’re heading to an early morning class and you start to crave a coffee, you can search and add a stop along the way while getting turn-by-turn directions to each destination. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Accessible Wayfinding\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Imagine breaking your leg and only being able to find a staircase to get to your class, not the most ideal situation. With accessible wayfinding, students can avoid this problem and be directed to a route using the nearest elevator leading to their desired destination. Turn on Accessibility Mode within your interactive campus map to be provided with a path that prioritizes elevators, ramps, and accessibility entrances over stairs and escalators. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Diversity is celebrated on campus as many people have different backgrounds and speak different languages. Partner with interactive maps that allow students to set their language preferences and accommodate each individual by allowing students to toggle between different languages on their campus map, creating a preference that is most suitable for them. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"74wxV0w7rzv6nV5RYOBZwG\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"3. Safety & Security\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor maps can highlight emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and campus security featured around campus to make students feel safe in their environment. Help can be a simple click of a button away. Campuses can send emergency notifications to those located in the area of danger. For example, if there is a burst pipe in a building on campus, everyone in the building can be notified to exit immediately. When implementing blue dot technology into interactive campus maps, security detail can find you if there is an emergency as students can send their location coordinates to first responders. Students can set their location sharing preferences to be seen by friends and family to ensure their safety and bring comfort to worried parents at home.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Even in a less serious situation, if you find yourself lost you can send your location to a friend and get step-by-step directions to their location. The maps contain a specific URL for each location on campus, allowing students to send the building they are in to a friend and get the fastest directions there if they need help. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits for Campus Administrators\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Up-to-Date Campus Maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Campus layouts are constantly changing with new and improved renovations. Campus administrators have the ability to seamlessly make changes to campus maps in real-time using a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/map-editor/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"map editor\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". Campus administrators can ensure that visitors have access to reliable up-to-date information when visiting the campus and can be accurately directed to amenities, classrooms, services, and more. For example, if a food vendor is added, campus admins can update this change on the map, or even pre-plan it in a draft mode and set their release time. Campus admins can also add in or edit location details of places on campus, like the hours of operation of the on-campus bookstore, making sure this information is always up-to-date and easy to find. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Insights & Analytics \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Campus administrators can gain access to map \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/analytics/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"insights and analytics\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" of location data. These users can see missed searches, category selections, device usage, and see which locations are driving the most foot traffic to gain a better understanding of what users are looking for. For example, if many people are looking for a coffee shop near the science building, it could be beneficial to consider adding one to increase revenue. With interactive campus maps, admins can better understand user intent, time of visit, and location searches to strategically create changes on campus. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"3. Safety Procedures\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Among many other considerations, campus administrators are facing the challenge of dealing with social distancing protocols. With interactive campus maps, you can communicate which areas are blocked off to anyone navigating their way through campus and edit these changes as COVID protocols change. Interactive campus maps can also allow admins to visualize the layout of areas around campus, such as a study space or coffee shop, to accommodate social distancing without the heavy lifting of moving desks or tables over and over again to make sure protocols are met. Interactive campus maps ensure that you can plan ahead by using a draft-mode when visualizing the new layout of your space and then confidently make physical changes that work. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits for Visitors\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. 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Visitors can visualize the campus layout on a digital directory before entering, minimizing some of this intimidation. Digital directories can be placed at key points of interest to make sure visitors are aware of their surroundings and can navigate through the campus easily. QR codes can be added to the directories so visitors can scan the code on their mobile device and take the map with them on their journey. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. On-Campus Services and Amenities\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Visitors on campus may be in search of a particular service or amenity like the nearest washroom or building that a campus map can help them find. If a visitor is searching for a specific building such as the international office or admissions office, they can search it on their map and populate quick and easy directions to their desired destination. On the digital map, categories can be useful for visitors who do not know the specific location they desire. For example, if a visitor gets hungry throughout their trip to campus they may want to locate a restaurant. With a campus navigation app in place, users can search for food and be provided with a list of places that may be of interest. Within a campus map app, visitors can also access the website of the restaurant and view the menu upon arrival. Restaurants can even alert visitors of special deals, for example, “Half Price Wings on Wednesdays” could drive foot traffic of visitors to this location. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits for Security Detail\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Effective Fire Drills \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Interactive campus maps can highlight emergency exit routes in a building, so fire drills can be practiced easily and effectively. A campus map can ensure no one gets lost during a fire drill and everyone is aware of their closest exit point. Visualize exit routes in a building and create fast and safe fire drills for students on campus. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"cQGp5s51ge9at98RN9TFH\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Emergency Navigation\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Campus maps can allow security detail to find important facilities in the event of an emergency. For example, in the event of a fire, firefighters can find the closest fire hydrant available. Digital campus maps can highlight facilities for security detail to access like strong rooms, vaults, the campus security office, and campus police. Security detail can locate defibrillators and first aid kits around them to ensure they save time and provide the help that is needed immediately. With blue dot technology implemented in an interactive campus map, a person’s location coordinates can be sent to security to find them if they are in danger. Campus map software can save time and save lives when attempting to find a person in need. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits for Marketing and Event Teams\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Pop-up Events\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Marketers can create pop-up events and indicate them on the campus map to drive attention and traffic. Events happening on campus can be highlighted, making them known to students, faculty, and visitors. Marketers can add social media accounts and websites to the map to increase visibility to these platforms. Interactive campus maps can indicate additional information to students and staff, like start and end times, cancellations, itinerary details, and more. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Proximity Marketing\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Proximity marketing can be implemented on a digital campus map to alert someone if they are passing by an event or are near an ongoing promotion. For example, if a student is walking by a job fair they can receive a personalized notification about it, creating interest and driving foot traffic. Proximity marketing can help event teams get their event noticed and promoted. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits for Facility Teams\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Get Alerts & Notifications\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Customize points of interest on a digital campus app and set alerts for teams that need to update them. For example, facility teams can be alerted when a vending machine is running low and be notified to fill it when necessary. The cleanliness of these amenities can be indicated to others on campus through notifications as well. Make toilets, baby changing stations, ramps, drink fountains, elevators, charging stations and more, points of interest and update the time of their last clean to notify colleagues or others on campus. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Optimized Routing\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When receiving alerts and verbal cues of what needs to be done, it can be hard for facility teams to prioritize what needs the most immediate attention. With a campus map, facility teams can visualize the most optimal route and prioritize what needs to get done first. Optimize maintenance workflows and ensure efficiency with a campus map and get turn-by-turn directions to the next task. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Benefits for Professors\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Find a Prof\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Along with the same search and wayfinding features available to students, some indoor navigation systems allow employees to share their on-site location information with fellow colleagues or students. Professors can utilize this optional tool to make themselves accessible beyond the average office hour. Colleagues can create spontaneous meetings based on who is nearby and find the closest meeting room available depending on a professor's location. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2. Booking Meeting Spaces\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-4\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Integrate a space reservation calendar to your interactive map so professors can book a meeting room right from the map. An interactive campus map can provide location information such as capacity limits, if it has appliances like a whiteboard or HDMI cables, and other helpful details. Increase efficiency by utilizing this information to book the right room and use its features appropriately.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4BC4SgdaieoR8qoFl8vQV7\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With interactive campus maps, we can change the narrative: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"On my first day of university, I woke up at 7:30 am to get to my 8:00 am class because my campus map said it was a 10-minute walk to get my morning coffee and walk to class, and I needed 20 minutes to get ready. I walked through campus and entered my building. I was one of the hundreds of students with headphones in making my way to class. I followed the directions on my phone to go up the stairs and to the left to find room 354a. I sat down at a desk 5 minutes before class started, ready to learn.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"College & university mapping, navigation, and positioning software can get rid of excess stress. Reduce time communicating directions and integrate with an interactive campus map, to benefit everyone. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/contact-us/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact us today\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" to create your own campus map. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"articleType":"Article","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.511704834605598,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y/6de569458fb1797ac53ec2deef442562/students_on_campus.jpeg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y/6de569458fb1797ac53ec2deef442562/students_on_campus.jpeg?w=120&h=79&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y/6de569458fb1797ac53ec2deef442562/students_on_campus.jpeg?w=240&h=159&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y/6de569458fb1797ac53ec2deef442562/students_on_campus.jpeg?w=480&h=318&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y/6de569458fb1797ac53ec2deef442562/students_on_campus.jpeg?w=720&h=476&q=50 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y/6de569458fb1797ac53ec2deef442562/students_on_campus.jpeg?w=960&h=635&q=50 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/3TRzmmx54CrAUUqCxMs09Y/6de569458fb1797ac53ec2deef442562/students_on_campus.jpeg?w=1440&h=953&q=50 1440w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}}],"tags":{"category":{"slug":"use-cases","name":"Use Cases"},"topic":{"slug":"campuses","name":"Campuses"}}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"benefits-of-indoor-mapping-for-universities"}},
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