Publishing with Maps & Earth
Rock Star Lake Tahoe - June 23, 2014
On this page are all of the resources that will be used for today's workshop. Please know that my resources for Google Earth & Maps are regularly updated HERE (I'd bookmark this page).
Launching Our Journey Three Things!
Google Maps (maps.google.com) Great for creating web-based, collaborative map projects. Works on Chromebooks and any type of laptop (Mac/Windows). 1. Introductions via Collaborative Google Map
2. Work Time - Construct Your Own Google Map
3. Share & Discuss
Maps Engine Lite (mapsengine.google.com) Have a bunch of data you want to turn into points on a Google Map? This is the tool for you. 1. Maps Engine Lite Overview 2. Work Time - Grab Your Own Data Set to Create a Map Google Earth
1. Exploring Google Earth
2. Work Time - Construct Your Google Earth Autobiography
Ideas & Inspiration
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Google Maps - Resources & Ideas
Description
Google's web-based mapping software. Google Maps provides directions, routes, and views of the world. The application also provides Street View, the ability in certain locations to fly in to a street-level view of the world. Through the use of a Google account users can create custom maps with placemarks and lines individually or as part of a larger group.
Classroom Use
Resources to Get You Started
Google Earth - Resources & IdeasDescription
Google Earth is a software application that runs on computers and provides the ability for users to fly into different locations throughout the world. Google Earth also includes numerous built in layers with photos, 3D buildings, historical maps, and many other types of data. Similar to Google Maps, users can create custom Google Earth maps.
Classroom Use
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