Thing #6

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Google Earth

I choose Google Earth as my Web 2.0 tool.  I chose this tool because of the content that I teach: history.  I have used it before in my classroom so I am a little bit experienced with it.

I believe that the strongest aspect is how students can use it in the classroom.  There are different applications that allow layers to be placed on maps.  These layers contain information such as historical maps of ancient civilizations.  Geographic regions from the past.  Best of all, my students can create virtual tours that can take the place of coloring paper maps!  The most difficult aspect is teaching 6th graders how to use Google Earth.  Like many things online, it can become confusing very fast and if you do not have a solid base knowledge of how the application works your lesson can burn quickly.