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 two video tutorials to Google Earth at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYapu-TDW30 and Exploring the Solar System at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cU3CXg_mFw

Step Two-You will also be introduced to Google Lat Long Blog, where you can find updated news and notes by the Google Earth and Map team at http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/

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 articles 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)

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?