google earth and tours
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Google Earth and Tours
Jason Heiser
OutlineIntroductionHigh tech v. low techAlternativesPlay timeAssignment?Wrap-up
Essential question
How can I/students use programs like Google Earth, Maps, and others from this session to encourage higher order thinking, create group interaction, and be a tool for facilitating learning in a 21st century classroom?
High tech v Low TechHigh tech – teacher and students (or pairs)
each have a laptop and students/pairs can work independently from others
Low tech – teacher has computer/projector/whiteboard or projection screen and needs to guide the lesson
What am I?
Am I High tech?
or
Am I Low tech?
High Tech example
WWII tour for war in the Pacific
Low Tech example
Visual Tour
Alternative ProgramsGoogle MapsScribbleUmapperMilktruck (fun)
*Great services if your district has bandwidthissues…
Play time!
Lets play with GE and some other alternatives
AssignmentBerlin Wall
Go to http://cr20preso.wikispaces.com/ to view this assignment
Use Google or some other search engine to learn about the Berlin Wall
Questions??????
Contact information
Email: [email protected]: jasont.heiserTwitter: jtheiser
Have similar handle on Ning, Diigo (jheiser), delicious, etc…