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Explore resources created by Social Explorer to inspire creativity, encourage hands-on
learning, and equip your students with desired skills.

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Training Modules

How to use Social Explorer
  1. Data Categories and Sources
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains how to browse and search for data topics.
  2. Layer Library
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains how to add map layers from the Layer library.
  3. Comparison Views
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains how to map comparisons in Social Explorer.
  4. Geography Levels
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains how to change the geography level for maps.
  5. Types of Visualization
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains the types of visualizations available on Social Explorer.
  6. Multivariate Visualization
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains how to map multiple variables on a single map.
  7. Masking and Filtering
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains how to mask areas of interest and filter geographies according to a specific criteria.
  8. Annotations
    10 minutes
    Beginner
    This module explains how to create annotations for your map.