Google Presentations – Open Thinkering

How to use Google Earth more effectively.

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Doug Belshaw

Google Earth is a fantastic, FREE, tool for teaching and learning. There are many, many different ways of using it. It’s almost as if the whole world is a canvas!

As befits Google Earth, the following are some ideas from educators around the world as to how to use the program effectively.

Tom Barrett has created a Google Presentation to which other educators have contributed. Check it out here:

Further Links:

gMapExplorer (nifty alternative to Google Earth, but needs browser plugin installed first!)
Google Earth Goods wiki
Google Earth lessons
Google UK Schools
Digital Geography – Google Earth posts
Google Earth blog
Ogle Earth
Google Earth mobile (e.g. iPhone)
Jim F’s Google Earth Netvibes page
Google – Geo Education: classroom ideas

Know any other useful links not in the guide or above? Please share them! 🙂

How to use your interactive whiteboard more effectively

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Doug Belshaw

Tom Barrett, inspirational primary teacher and Assistant Head in Nottinghamshire, England, had a great idea recently. Using the collaborative features of Google Presentations, he invited educators from around the world to contribute their tips and ideas for using your interactive whiteboard more effectively. Here’s what they’ve come up with (so far!)

View a larger version here. Do get in touch with Tom if you’ve got another tip you can share! 🙂