Week 5 - PD Journey Take 2

Google Earth:

The 'Pedagogy in Action' website (http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/google_earth/how.html) describes how Google Earth can be used to:

• support hands-on inquiry by students in computer classrooms.
• as a basis for homework assignments.
• for dynamic presentations during class lectures.
• for inquiry during class presentations.
• to create imagery and maps for PowerPoint, Word, and other presentation tools.
• as a data discovery, organization, and distribution tool for research projects.
• to enrich discussion of an issue that arises spontaneously during an informal classroom discussion.

Google Earth also provides classroom resources, tutorials and tips, the ability to talk to other teachers, and showcase student work (http://sitescontent.google.com/google-earth-for-educators/).

My personal Google Earth journey: 

Ok, I've just managed to record a tour in Google Earth, then I used Camtasia Studio to record the screen while taking the Google Earth tour.  

I found Google Earth an exciting tool to learn to use, even in its basic use form. Can't wait to expand further when our group produces our PD video. 

Here it is ... My Houses Tour.

I have not edited it, as I wanted to focus on the recording side of things, for both Google Earth and Camtasia Studio. No music either, so slightly boring, but not my focus right now.