For my CIP project I will be doing a webquest which focuses on measuring the various morphological characteristics of volcanoes around the world. I'll need Google Earth (which I have) and a computer (which I have). I'll set up the webquest with the intent that the kids will not only get to learn about volcanoes, but will also get familiar with some of the more practical functions that can be used in Google Earth. Additionally, it is my hope that I will be able to integrate a bit of a geography lesson into this webquest as well because of the varied locations of the volcanoes that the kids will be looking at. With this project, I simply hope to learn how to better construct a solid webquest for use in my classroom.
From this, I hope that I can gain more confidence in developing similar tools for use in my future classroom. The way I see it, the better I can get at integrating technology tidbits like this into my classroom, the more my students can benefit, and the more marketable as an educator I will become.
Sounds good. Google Earth had a new update this past week that starts showing trees in 3D as well. Pretty cool stuff.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, cool...I'll have to take a look at that update. Thanks for the heads up.
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