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Google My Maps Basics

November 23, 2021 ♦ 7:00pm - 9:00pm ET

Session Description: You’ve probably used Google Maps to find directions, but there are so many other things you can do with this tool in the classroom! In this session, educators will go on a journey to learn how to integrate Google Maps into instruction. Learn about strategies for group collaboration and how to create and customize your own map by adding placemarks and paths—and remember, it’s OK2Ask questions at any time! This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

As a result of this session teachers will:

  1. Explore Google Maps and its features,

  2. Learn about uses for Google My Maps in education; and

  3. Plan to incorporate Google My Maps into an upcoming lesson.

Applicable ISTE Standards for Educators (2017)*: 1A; 1B; 2C; 5B; 7A

* The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at the ISTE Standards page.

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Certificates: The certificates for this session were emailed on 12/1/21 at 6:27 PM to registrants that actively participated in all required tasks throughout the session and completed the session evaluation survey within 1 week.