Google+Apps+in+the+Classroom+Day+2

Google Maps
[|Google Maps] is a tool that provides maps online. You can look up places and get all of their information effortlessly as well as driving, public transit, walking, and bicycling directions. What many educators don't know is that you can create custom maps, complete with your own information and resources.

What We'll Be Covering

 * The basic functionality of Google Maps
 * Advanced features of Google Maps (Street View)
 * Creating custom maps

Additional Resources and Examples

 * [|Introduction to Google Maps] (YouTube Video)
 * [|How to Create a Personalized Map in Google Maps] (YouTube Video)
 * [|America's Highway: Oral Histories of Route 66]

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Today, we're going to focus on creating a custom map in Google Map. Your map should have the following.
 * Mini-Project: Create a custom map on Google Maps**
 * **Five locations**. One of which should be our current location. Suggestions for other locations include your school, your favorite place to grab lunch, or a local landmark.
 * **At least two custom icons**.
 * **At least two custom descriptions**.

Create a Virtual roadtrip map. Each participant will
 * Collaboration Project:**
 * add a location they visited.
 * Add a picture or video to that location
 * Add a description to that location
 * Together we will add routes and travel distances

Google Custom Search
Google Custom Search allows you to create a Google search engine that scours only the sites that you authorize. This allows you to build a library of high-quality, resource-rich websites that will streamline your students's research.

What We'll Be Covering

 * How to set up a Google Custom Search
 * [|How to add and modify sites in your Google Custom Search]
 * [|Best practices for targeting the pages you want in your Google Custom Search]
 * [|How to invite collaborators to your Google Custom Search]
 * How to embed your Google Custom Search into your Google Site

Additional Resources and Examples

 * [|An In-Depth Look at Google Custom Search for Educators]

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