How Does The Mapping Process Work?
Mapping Process Work?
A virtual walkthrough of your campus:
- Interior and exterior views of the buildings
- The layout of each room
Room Information
- Room type
- Room number
- Teacher name
- Door picture
Features
- Fire extinguishers
- Cameras
- Hazardous materials
- Network switches
- Utility points (electrical, HVAC, water/gas shut-off, etc.)
A virtual walkthrough of your campus (similar to Google Street View)
360 Views
What Information Do We Collect While Mapping?
How Does Campus Mapping Benefit Schools?
- Your safety team members will be able to view critical infrastructure points, evacuation routes, main cut-off valves and switches, as well as cameras throughout campus.
- You can give first responders access to building layouts with information about emergency equipment and the ability to do virtual walkthroughs.
- The map provides a convenient way to keep inventory and maintenance records updated and also allows your maintenance team to access information remotely if needed.
Learn more about the benefits of dynamic mapping
Starting The Process
Submit Your Information
After purchasing the mapping service, you will need to submit your district’s information (such as floor plans, school safety plans, and emergency contacts) to nSide.
Schedule Your Mapping
Once your district has submitted all of the required data, one of our team members will contact you to schedule the mapping visit.
On Your Campus
Access including access to all buildings on campus (keys/access cards) in order to complete the mapping process.
Mapping
The data collection process that our mapping teams go through can be broken down into 3 steps:
- Rooms
- Features
- 360 nSide Views
Arrival
When our team arrives at the first school, they will check in at the office and connect with the main point of contact for the district.
The Day of Mapping
Note: Our teams will never collect photos of minors.
- The mapping team will capture as many interior photos as possible without disrupting classes and, if needed, students are asked to leave a classroom for less than one minute to capture the 360-degree image.
When Students are Not on Campus
The nSide mapping team will collect all features, rooms, and 360-degree images while at each location. There normally is no need for the team to return after hours except in cases where there may be a weather delay.
When Students are on Campus
Note: Our teams will never collect photos of minors.
- The nSide mapping team will collect all exterior features, room information, and locked mechanical rooms. They will also collect all exterior 360-degree images.
Admins are given 2 options during school hours in regard to interior 360-degree images:
Option 1: The mapping team will capture as many interior photos as possible without disrupting classes and, if needed, students are asked to leave a classroom for less than one minute for the 360-degree image.
Option 2: The mapping team will capture as many interior photos as possible without disrupting classes and will return after hours (with a school employee) to capture the missed 360-degree images due to students in the space.