Google Earth is "a desktop application for Mac, PC, or Linux computers that allows you to navigate planet Earth from multiple views. Google Earth combines satellite photos and maps with a search engine to allow you search to find directions and specific addresses or general locations and services." (Marziah Karch)
I learned from a discussion about Google Earth that there are many lesson plans that can be derived from the use of Google Earth. Many students benefit from engaging in the use of this and it truly can make learning fun. It can be included in lesson plans for almost all subject areas, and the discussion on this included links to usable lessons. A very helpful resource!
As one member of Classroom 2.0 states "Google Earth is a good resource because it can be used asynchronously and the files can be downloaded or emailed. The students also learned how to annotate their work and add citations." So not only is it fun, they are learning to use other aspects of technology. The lessons given were geared towards Middle School & High School, but could be modified for the lower grades.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Journal 6: Google Earth
Posted by Corrie at 6:28 PM
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I love Google Earth and have used it for personal reasons in the past. I can see how this would be fun and intriguing for students. I never knew you could annotate it as a source - awesome!
I have never heard of Google Earth before but your post makes it sound very interesting. How would you plan a lesson around Google Earth? What do you think your students could gain out of using this technology?
I have explored with Google Earth for fun in the past but I really didn't think of it as a educational learning tool. Google Earth is such an amazing thing but I'm very curious to learn more about how I could possibly use this in my future teaching.
I also wrote about Google Earth. It was very exciting to see all of the things that you could use this tool for. I am excited to use it more so I can be comfortable enough to use it in my lesson plans.
Google Earth is so neat! I work for a trucking company in Otay Mesa and for fun the girls and I will look up the whereabouts of some of the truck drivers to make sure they are where they say they are ;) But aside from that, I think it is a great tool to use for educational purposes, especially a geography class.
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