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Columbus Didn’t Need a Map, But My Students Want One!
Welcome!
Don Vallera
Educational Technology Program Leader
Newington Public Schools
Newington, CT
dvallera@npsct.org
Twitter: @mrvallera and #newgle
Google+: google.com/+Donald Vallera
www.techudemic.com
Introduction
Google My Maps is a tremendous resource for teachers at all levels. Create custom maps to share and publish online in order to transform the normal project into a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Participants will have time to not only learn about how to integrate the app, but also develop ideas for projects that they can use.
The Initiation
Today we will. . .
Explore Google My Maps and how to integrate it into the classroom.
Performance of Understanding. . .
I will be able to integrate Google My Maps into a project and as a result, be able to impact teaching and learning through technology and increase the level on the SAMR Model.
*Courtesy of Sylvia Duckworth
*Courtesy of Sylvia Duckworth
“Date the Device.
Marry the Ability.”
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It is a TOOL
(just like a pen, pencil, paper, book, chalkboard, eraser, ruler, compass, calculator, protractor, microscope, . . .)
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The Basics
Image from Drive
This extension converts Google Drive shared links to direct download links; making it easier to import images from Drive to other applications like Google's My Maps.
Direct Link
Supplemental Resources
Other Great Resources
The resources do not just end here. . .
Travel the World...from your Classroom
Break down the walls of your classroom and let your students�explore the past, present, and future!
Google Cultural Institute
The Google Cultural Institute allows you to discover exhibits and collections from museums and archives all around the world. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail, from hidden gems to masterpieces.
Create your own galleries and share favorite finds with friends.
Explore Art Projects, Historic Moments and World Wonders.
Google Tour Builder
Google Tour Builder allows you to create custom tours using Google Earth. It lets you pick the locations right on the map, add in photos, text, and video, and then share your creation. Originally created as a tool for war veterans, it is a great resource for students.
GoogleTreks
GoogleTreks™ allow teachers and students to use Google Maps to synthesize information in one easy-to-use map that places text, pictures, audio files, video files, and much more in one central location. There are units available for primary through higher ed in a variety of subjects. The site also includes rubrics and how-tos for creating your own.
Geography
GeoGuesser is a web-based geographic discovery game which utilizes random Google Street View locations and requires players to guess the location in the world using only the clues visible in Street View. GeoSettr allows you to create your own GeoGuesser challenges and provides you with a custom URL to access them.
SMARTY PINS
Smarty Pins. Google generates a random trivia question about a specific city or country, and you must drop a pin on the correct location on the map. Players can choose from six trivia categories: Featured Topics, Arts & Culture, Science & Geography, Sports & Games, Entertainment, History & Current Events.
Google Connected Classrooms
Connected Classrooms lets students around the world take part in virtual field trips on Google+ Hangouts, allowing them to see places that they never would have imagined they could see. You can review past and upcoming field trips and join their Google+ community on the site.
Google Expeditions
Google Expeditions is a new implementation of Google Cardboard which allows teachers to take their entire class on immersive virtual reality field trips using multiple cardboard headsets and smartphones. You can sign up for additional information on Expeditions as it goes live.
Newington, CT