Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Introduction To Google Earth

     Welcome.  For our first lab, we use Google Earth to help us understand and use GIS technology. This was my first time using Google Earth. I was very impressed with the simplicity of user control. Anyone with basic computer skills will be able to use this app. The user friendliness, makes this a good app for students and travelers. I found most of the tools very easy to use.

    As I worked through the lessons, I kept thinking what a useful tool for travelers. I really liked that as I zoomed in on an area places of Interest would pop up. It was very easy to plot a course to different landmarks. I also found it easy to create place markers. I liked this feature and think it would be useful in creating a travel itinerary. I also enjoyed that I could take virtual tours of an area or create my own virtual tour.

    I also see how useful this app would be in primary education. I think it would help student relate to their lessons in many subjects. A teacher would find it helpful in showing the student many things. I found myself visiting and learning about many places and imagine many students would too.

   

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