2. GLOBE Data Entry Three parts: School Definition Study Site Definition
Entering Data

3. GLOBE Data Entry School Definition
Only done once unless your school moves
Done when your GLOBE ID is issued

4. GLOBE Data Entry Study Site Definition
Once for each location at which you collect data
Once for each type of data (atmosphere, hydrology, soil, etc.)

5. GLOBE Data Entry Entering Data Is done whenever you are ready
Each time you take a measurement
In batches, several measurements at once

6. To Practice: Log on to http://training.globe.gov
This is the training server
Use your School ID and SGLOBE2
If you don’t have your school ID with you, use ZZUSALT1

7. www.globe.gov or http://training.globe.gov
Learn About GLOBE
Enter the GLOBE Site
GLOBE Schools Log-in Forgot username or password?
Click on “GLOBE Schools Log-in

8. All upper case (capital letters)
Training Login
User name: (your school ID)*
Password: SGLOBE2
All upper case (capital letters)
*or ZZUSALT1

9. Click “Data Entry” on the GLOBE Home Page

10. The Data Entry page has categories for each type of measurement

11. X The “Site Definition” button is only for defining a school site
To define a study site, choose the category of site you wish to define

12. From the drop-down menu that appears, choose “Define a ….. Study Site”

13. Site Definition Practice School Name Enter Year, Month, and Day
Enter a name for your study site. Examples: 3rd Grade Atmosphere Site, Mrs. Smith’s class, etc.

14. Site Definition
Don’t use this option if you have a GPS reading
Enter the latitude/longitude of your study site, which you obtained with your GPS. Be sure to click “GPS” as the source of data.

15. Site Definition
The type of information you are asked to supply will depend upon the type of site you are defining. Enter as much information as you have. If you don’t know leave it blank.
If you are given a choice of entries and you choose “other,” you will have to give a definition for “other”. If you don’t know, leave it blank rather than choosing “other.

16. Metadata: “Data about data”
Site Definition
Metadata: “Data about data”
Anything unique or unusual about your site goes here.
If your site is not “perfect”, it doesn’t mean your students can’t do GLOBE! It just means you have metadata to report!

17. When finished, click “Send Data”
Site Definition
When finished, click “Send Data”

18. If you get a “Smiley Face”….
Site Definition
If you get a “Smiley Face”….
Your input has passed system checks!
Congratulations! You have successfully defined your study site!

19. If you get an “Exclamation Point”
Site Definition
If you get an “Exclamation Point”
At least one of the measurement values you entered is outside of the range of values allowed for this protocol. (read the information in the box below to understand the conditions in which your data might not pass system checks). Review the following error messages and modify your data accordingly. If the data are correct as is, but are not being accepted, contact the GLOBE Help Desk
Find the corresponding exclamation symbol with black text and follow its directions to correct your mistake. Keep making corrections and clicking “send data” until you get smileys!

20. Options For Entering Data
GLOBE Data Entry
Options For Entering Data
As you collect it
In a batch (every month, quarter, semester, etc.)
Have students enter it
Enter it yourself
Use a student aide
Whatever works best for your classroom

21. Login using your school ID.
Click “Data Entry” on the GLOBE Home Page (or from any page with a menu bar)

22. Choose the protocol category for the measurements you have taken

23. AMSTI-GLOBE Data Entry Categories
Integrated 1-Day
Integrated 7-Day
Clouds 1-Measurement
(Grades K, 1, 3, 6)
Budburst
Green-Up
Green-Down
(Grades K, 1)
Horizon Definition
Soil pH
Soil Temperature
(Grades 2, 5)
Hydrology Measurements
(Grades 4, 5, 8)
Land Cover/Biology Measurements
(Grade 7)

24. GLOBE Data Entry Be sure to enter the date
Enter the time in UT if required
Scroll down to find the type of data you have collected
Don’t worry about what you don’t have; enter what you have
Don’t guess; enter only what you know
Remember: if you choose “other” you have to enter an explanation
When finished, click “Send Data”
Got a smiley? You’re finished!

25. Need Help? help@globe.gov Your AMSTI Site Specialist GLOBE in Alabama
Click on Contact Info
Click on your site director
Find your site specialist
GLOBE in Alabama
Jerry Cobbs,
GLOBE Technology Specialist
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