Hello Bloggers!
Today we have been using Google Maps! This is an interesting site for mapping with many possibilities for use in the classroom. Have a look at this map and then read on to see some of the ways which this great learning tool can be used!
View My Map in a larger map
These world wide mapping tools are an incredible resource in the classroom. The software is downloadable from the internet for minimal cost. Students could use this mapping program to get great satelite images of not only their town and surrounding areas but many places around the world. It could provie great learning opportunities for SOSE and Science learning as well as Mathematics mapping and other applications. I think this resources is very easy to use which would allow students of early ages to access the software and use it with minimal need for teacher assistance. This particular e-Learning tool could be used to provide great learning exploration opportunities for students to choose places relevant to them to help maintain their engagement in the learning, as supported by Keirsley and Schneiderman's Engagement Theory.
Please have a go at using the software and let me know if you are thinking and or using it in your classroom, it would be great to hear how you are using it!
For Google Earth click here.
For Google Maps click here.
Cheers, Pete
Monday, July 27, 2009
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