The article on using Tour Builder by Google Earth gave me some fun and creative ideas on how to incorporate it into a classroom and allow students to "tour" different parts of the world. Again, this is another great way Google is giving students the ability to view the world without every leaving their classroom. All you need to do is download the application and have a Google Account. Students can use this feature in a variety of ways and the cost is zero. You can use this feature to help students visually see what it looks like in another part of the world and describe the similarities and differences they see. Students can create a visual brochure on a city or country they are studying using the images from Tour Builder. They can see relatively up-to-date photos of an area and see how the area has changed as new images are updated. Just another way Google is exploring ways to give all students the opportunity to see the world.
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Tour Builder Makes It Easier Than Ever to Create Google Earth Tours, Monday, November 11, 2013
Sarah I have used Tour Builder in a geography class, and its a great tool. I am a big fan of most Google products and use them all the time. Google Maps and Google Earth seem to get better every year. There are more and more uses for them in a classroom environment.
ReplyDeleteSarah I have used Tour Builder in a geography class, and its a great tool. I am a big fan of most Google products and use them all the time. Google Maps and Google Earth seem to get better every year. There are more and more uses for them in a classroom environment.
ReplyDeleteSarah I have used Tour Builder in a geography class, and its a great tool. I am a big fan of most Google products and use them all the time. Google Maps and Google Earth seem to get better every year. There are more and more uses for them in a classroom environment.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea but I also love Google Earth. I think it really opens the eyes of the students who don't travel or read much. It can even help a person that is directionally challenged(bad with direction) lol. I think if you have a lesson in social studies or in an English class this Tour Builder can help the students to picture an area or a certain scenery or help see differences/similarities between foreign countries. I try and show students Google Earth every chance I get.
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