Editing data in OSM or mapping helps to improve the open map data coverage. A popular and easy way to do this is to use the in-browser editor iD. Work in pairs on all the tasks to maximize fun and minimze confusion.
- Open the iD editor and do the walkthrough
- To clarify questions around mapping schemes, check the wiki or google
OSM ${unknown object}which mostly helps you to find the correct wiki page- Example: find out how you would tag a Daimler office building
- Example: find out how you would tag your favourite lake in berlin
- There are a lot of other guides on how to tag e.g. from mapbox
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team was a community effort to do good with OSM but got more serious after the Haiti earthquake. One of their projects is the tasking manager were humanitarian organizations can ask for mapping help.
- Learn about HOT OSM and the tasking manager
- Map a task in https://tasks.hotosm.org/project/7053
- Read the instructions very carefully!
- Find a suitable mobile app for your phone and test it