NYSCATE 2007 Podcasting

The Quest for Success

Google's Cool Tools for Teachers and Students

Title: Google's Cool Tools for Teachers and Students

Presenters: Carol LaRow, Tom Short

See Google’s new, innovative tools for teachers and students which are WEB based and “free.” They work on any platform, from any computer, any time. They include tools for collaborating online, working on documents in real time, group discussions, file sharing, blogs, creating WEB pages, online notebooks, editing and sharing photos, customizing the news and more. Two Google Certified Teachers will present.

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Google Earth and Google Maps: The Next Killer Apps

Title: Google Earth and Google Maps: The Next Killer Apps

Presenter: David Jakes

Two of the hottest technologies available, Google Earth and Google Maps, can provide an engaging, geographical context for student learning. In this session, learn about the technical requirements of both tools, best practice instructional examples, and how to build your own Google Earth and Maps lessons!

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Integrating GIS/GPS Into Your Curriculum

Title: Integrating GIS/GPS Into Your Curriculum

Presenter: Bill Fisher

GIS/GPS can be utilized to enhance students' critical thinking and problem solving skills. GIS software and resources will be used to illustrate the power of spatial data analysis. Participants will learn how to use portable GPS units to locate school-based geocaches and collect data for analysis using Google Earth and similar GIS programs.

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