Google Earth/Map

I LOVE Google Earth and Google Maps! I have been on the computer for hours playing with the sites! For the past week, I have become the spokeswoman for Google Earth. The combination of traveling around the world, being able to zoom in or out, going on tours. I have gone on a “cybervisit” of virtually every place I have ever been and want to go in the world! There are countless benefits, but one useful tool I had a blast with was the ruler. Like my class, I am a visual learner. Using the ruler, I was able to measure or outline my desired locations. The ruler easily converted into different forms of measurement. The highlighter was a bright yellow, easy to see and manipulate. You can outline anything you desire to trace, track, or follow desired. Like me, many of my students are visual learners. For them learning becomes more meaningful when they see it (should I say “experience” it)! Geography isn’t just a word but truly an experience through technology. When I entered this program, I was looking for this exposure to quality websites which can be implemented into my classroom. All the sites I have visited (and added to delicious) exceed my expectations. THANK YOU BRIAN!