tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852608415588543874.post6287426159999040834..comments2023-06-12T12:27:59.918+01:00Comments on Bridging the Gap Between the GeoWeb and GIS is developing IIGLU: Reflective Teaching Practice: Do I need to know there is such a thing as a map projection?jiscg3http://www.blogger.com/profile/14850372490388391634noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852608415588543874.post-32714683737004865392011-06-28T10:17:01.018+01:002011-06-28T10:17:01.018+01:00I would agree with "not necessarily". Wh...I would agree with "not necessarily". Where I have found that understanding projections becomes an issue for new users is with GPS data, usually when it has been collected in lat/long and needs to be placed on projected map data (e.g. a national grid). I have assisted users whose GPS and/or base data have not had integrated projection information - thus appearing GIS-ready, but in fact not.Katy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13977058551772180021noreply@blogger.com