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Digital maps display important safety information such as entrances and exits, fire alarms, first aid or defibrillation kits, the location of security personnel, private or secured areas, and so on. Users can quickly locate and populate directions to key locations at a moment’s notice. This technology can also help with decisions over the positioning of security personnel, security cameras, fire alarms, and other resources. 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Navigating between several buildings, floors, and indoor-outdoor components on a university or college campus can be extremely challenging. But with blue dot navigation, it doesn't have to be.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Finding your way around campus can be easy, intuitive, and timely. Find out how.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"What is Blue Dot Navigation?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When navigating the outside world with applications such as Apple Maps and Google Maps, we can see our real-time location with a little blue circle, also known as blue dot. Similarly with indoor navigation, our precise location is represented by a blue dot within the context of an indoor map. 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Operating in real-time, students aren’t required to enter a “start” destination, as the blue dot detects their exact location and moves with them through the campus. If a student strays from their path, the navigation will update automatically to guide them back on course. Along with providing helpful turn-by-turn directions, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/sdks/wayfinding-sdk-indoor-mapping-for-universities-and-colleges/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"an indoor positioning system can also unlock additional experiences\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" such as virtual campus tours, contact monitoring, room booking, and more.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Why Use Blue Dot Navigation For Colleges & Universities?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Colleges and universities are large, confusing, and have both indoor and outdoor components. Blue dot navigation ensures that students and visitors can locate an upcoming class or nearby food vendor without complications. For instance, students can utilize a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/campuses/implementing-a-successful-campus-navigation-app/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"campus wayfinding app\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" to avoid getting lost when navigating from dorm rooms to lecture halls to other campus buildings.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"5IeHSEEJp0pPy0I6F4OAh6\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Enhanced Campus Experience\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Navigating a college campus can be overwhelming, stressful, and difficult. Even returning students, visitors, and staff members run into problems trying to locate classrooms, amenities, and services. 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With Mappedin’s Accessibility Mode and optimized pathing, staff and students can populate accessible routes that prioritize ramps and elevators over stairs. 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With the ability to see your location in real-time and populate directions between multiple stops, it becomes stress-free locating classrooms, study spaces, restrooms, food vendors, and all other amenities. For instance, the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/company/customer-examples/university-of-ottawa-relieving-student-stress/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"University of Ottawa allows students to search for a professor and receive step-by-step directions directly to their office\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". As an efficient wayfinding solution, students can also pre-plan routes to save time and avoid late arrivals.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2nYIicf3QG0yR6nsfDiseo\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Stay Informed\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Different university and college buildings may offer different indoor facilities and amenities. Digital maps with blue dot wayfinding enable maximum discovery of the varying classrooms, study spaces, and services located within these buildings. 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They wanted maps to be featured on their website so that students, along with staff and visitors, could easily search and locate classrooms, services, and more at two of their campus locations. While striving to ensure an inclusive environment for everyone, Mohawk College emphasized the importance of finding a mapping solution with accessibility guidelines in mind. One that is AODA compliant and supports multiple languages. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Another component that Mohawk College found important was the ease of managing and maintaining their maps. Visitors must be able to rely on up-to-date information regarding the location of amenities, classrooms, services, and more. For instance if a classroom is moved, or a food vendor is added, Mohawk College wanted to ensure that these changes are made swiftly. 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Our Web App includes wayfinding features such as smart search, category listings, smart labels, accessibility mode, and optimized pathing, which together provides an enhanced student experience. For instance, students can search their classroom codes to easily find where their class is located, and use turn-by-turn directions to get there. Mappedin’s Web App allows everyone to access indoor maps across any device, from anywhere. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"38c2MRCTGbVpMMNAmjPjzg\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Map Editor:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Mappedin’s CMS and Editor make it simple for Mohawk College to update and edit their maps as their campuses continue to change and grow. We configured a sync integration with Mohawk College’s own internal classroom CMS in order to pull information such as categories and tags to help students search for their classes. Using our Editor, it is easy to add classroom codes and room types, amenities, and much more. The range of professional editing tools allows Mohawk College to make real-time updates to their maps, meaning students and guests will always be presented with the most up-to-date information. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Result \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Together, our digital solution is accessible, easy to use, and supports Mohawk College’s vision of enhancing the student experience. We have successfully launched Mappedin’s Web Application for two locations: the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about/campuses/fennell-campus-ff#/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Fennell Campus\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about/campuses/stoney-creek-campus-for-skilled-trades-sc#/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Stoney Creek Campus\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". With digital maps up and running, Mohawk College and Mappedin deliver an enhanced experience to students and visitors. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mohawk College was looking for an interactive digital mapping solution to feature on our website so that students can search for classrooms, services, and more at two of our campuses. 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