Google Earth Discussion in Second Life

IST 611 Welcome to Week 10 in Second Life:

This week we are going to be discussion the Web 2.0 technology Google Earth in Second Life Wiki. I am going be posting our questions here this week to give you the opportunity to use this technology. There will be three steps this week to understanding Google Earth.

Step One-Explore Search, and Discover the Google Earth website at http://earth.google.com/. You have also been provided with a video tutorial to Google Earth at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYapu-TDW30. Also read about Google Earth at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Earth

Step Two-You will also be introduced to three websites to learn about how educators are using Google Earth in classrooms.

Ancient Rome 3D Curriculum Competition at http://www.google.com/educators/romecontest.html

Google Earth Education Community at http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/dherring/ge/googleearth.html

Google Lit Trips at http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/dherring/ge/googleearth.html

Step Three-You will respond to two questions on your experiences using Google Earth. I am looking forward to your responses to this week's questions.

Question 1

The article and websites assigned this week, explains the many features of Google Earth. What are your reactions to this Web 2.0 technology? Would you recommend it to others and why? Which features do you think are useful for classroom teachers? How would you use Google Earth in a classroom or library setting? Do you have any comments or ideas how Google Earth could be used in Second Life? (IST 611 students please leave your name with your response to receive credit for this week's assignment). Click the edit button to add your responses below.

Question 2

Have you used Google Earth or Google Mapping in your personal or professional life? What were your experiences with it and was it helpful? What were the positives and negatives? What worked well for you? Click the edit button to add your responses below.