Google Mapping Tools

Published: May 4, 2016, 2:04 a.m.

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at
THOUSANDS of resources for students and teachers to engage in the
art of map making. Did you know that you can take a walk on the
Moon ... or Mars ... or Middle Earth? Check out the episode today
to find out how.
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Resources for GeoMappers:

Why
GeoTools?

Explore the world
Demonstrate learning through a
different, more interactive medium


Google
MyMaps

Now in Drive
Toolbar Demos
Uses (Amazing
Race, Lit Trips, Snagit
Animation combo)


Google Tour
Builder

Play through the story of
space
Ability to upload own videos
and pictures!
Not
collaborative...yet
Works on
Chromebooks!


Google Geo Games!

Street View Race
Game
Smarty
Pins
Geoguessr
Geosettr


Holy grail(s) of Geo
Resources

Kurt
Wismer\u2019s website
Google Maps
Mania
Google
Geo Institute


Beyond the reach - Augmented
Reality/games

Ingress
Aris Games
Google Cardboard

Expeditions
Program




Google Earth

Full version - FREE - PC
only?



Resources from our amazing live audience

Google My Maps Cheat Sheet\xa0https://goo.gl/CX8GOA

Global Google Mapping Webinar\xa0from Classroom 2.0
Geoguessr.com\xa0
Pursued.nemesys.hu
https://smartypins.withgoogle.com/
Kerbal Space Program


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