Introduction to Google My Maps

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Introduction to Google My Maps

October 19 @ 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM MST

Overview

Easily create custom maps with the places that matter to you.

Draw: Add points or draw shapes anywhere. Search: Find places and save them to your map. Import: Instantly make maps from spreadsheets. Personalize: Show your style with icons and colors. Add photos and videos to any place. Get the word out: Share and send your maps to others. Make maps together: Work together on building your map, just like Google Docs. Works with Drive: Easily organize all your maps alongside your other documents in Google Drive.

The following student examples will be highlighted:

  • Shark Spotter Sites and Sightings Map using a Google Tutorial
    1854 Soho Cholera Epidemic

Session Focus

Middle School/Junior High | Mapping, Student-Centered | Technology

Conference Room

San Pedro

Meet the Presenter

Brian Smith is a full-time middle school teacher in Oak Ridge, TN where he teaches World History and Geospatial Technologies. He is also the Tennessee Geographic Alliance Executive Director.

Details

Date:
October 19
Time:
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM MST
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Venue

Mission Palms Conference Room: San Pedro
60 E 5th St.
Tempe, Arizona 85281