Reflection: Google Maps & Google Earth

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Reflection: Google Maps & Google Earth

Reflection: Google Maps & Google Earth

What is Google Maps and what does it have to offer? Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle and air (in beta), or public transportation. Click the link to check out Google Maps Get transportation directions Creating a map Measuring distance and ETA Mixing maps information Finding your location Setting routes Getting traffic information Verbal instructions Location sharing Location editing How can you use this in your Classroom? Go on a scavenger hunt using Earth

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A Light Reflection: Impact of Global Learning

A Light Reflection: Impact of Global Learning

Refer to Textbook for Fall 2019 Web Tools: Global Learning The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning & Teaching By Julie Lindsay Paper Back Edition 2016 International Society for Technology in Education Content The Impact of Global Learning Chapter 4 Pages 48-70 The Global Educator textbook has opened my eyes up to so many tools, networking accounts, and has defined what it means to be a global learner through the words and experiences of other educators. When I normally think of a textbook I often think of memorizing definitions. This textbook has a completely different approach. It simplifies definitions,

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