CMSCE 2007-2008 Workshops
The Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education

Title: Explore the World with Google Earth
Course ID #: 121107

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Location: CMSCE lab
Cost: $195
Presenter(s): Lisa Thumann
Audience: Grade 5-12 Teachers, Supervisors, Technology Specialists

Prerequisite: Intermediate Technology Skills.

Description:
Google™ Earth is a free, downloadable application that works as a browser for all sorts of information on the Earth. It uses satellite imagery to grab, spin, pan, tilt and zoom down to any place on Earth. Students can explore every corner of the globe, measure distances, create their own virtual tours, and share their tours with others. Join us for a tour of our earth and of the countless number of ways you can use Google Earth with your students.

Objectives:
  • Receive an overview of the capabilities of Google Earth and how schools are using it in their computer labs and in their classrooms
  • Receive hands-on instruction on how to use Google Earth
  • Learn ways to integrate Google Earth into your math, language arts and social studies lessons

    • Benefits:
  • 5 professional development hours
  • Free eBoard for one year (www.eBoard.com)
  • Access to the Centers' Google Earth eBoard with dozens of QUALITY educational Google Earth resources
  • Return to the classroom with exciting ideas on how to use Google Earth with your students

    • Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP!