Using+GoogleMaps+to+Create+Google+Treks

Using GoogleMaps to Create  GoogleTreks Google Maps online New features almost every week Current browser suggested Requires less bandwidth than Google Earth Google Maps allows for easier collaboration Requires a free Google account Share data via URL Easy to navigate, create, and share

Satellite imagery with geographical content helps users conceptualizer, visualize Cross curricular learning options Adds new dimension to learning environment Leverage ubiquitous for learning

Teachers Emerging digital tool with real world data Continually updated Kids again perspective about world they live in

Kids Exhibit learning to others Map skills Communicate search in a meaningful way Enhances map reading skills Creating units - adapt one you've already taught the first time

Can name and enter description Use pushpins for place marks Can link to online video and audio content Pushpins en in new window, close it and you're back at trek Link to citations Can link to webpages I.e.  Vocabulary, wordle page Give pertinent links to eliminate meaningless and time consuming  searching Link to teacher tube or other video sources, or download and upload to a webpages

Can link to wall wisher to have students post comments

Requires google acct Log into google maps Can create either public or private map treks

Alicechristie.org Workshops 2011

Www.Googletreks.org