How to use Google Earth more effectively.

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Google Earth is a fantastic, FREE, tool for teaching and learning. There are many, many different ways of using it. It’s almost as if the whole world is a canvas!

As befits Google Earth, the following are some ideas from educators around the world as to how to use the program effectively.

Tom Barrett has created a Google Presentation to which other educators have contributed. Check it out here:

Further Links:

  • gMapExplorer (nifty alternative to Google Earth, but needs browser plugin installed first!)

  • Google Earth Goods wiki

  • Google Earth lessons

  • Google UK Schools

  • Digital Geography – Google Earth posts

  • Google Earth blog

  • Ogle Earth

  • Google Earth mobile (e.g. iPhone)

  • Jim F’s Google Earth Netvibes page

  • Google – Geo Education: classroom ideas

Know any other useful links not in the guide or above? Please share them! 🙂