My Take
I think that the current version allows for some catchy classroom integration. This app allows for applications at all levels of the SAMR model. As described above, it would probably be Augmentation. To achieve redefinition, I would modify the current lesson to have students create a shared map and include relevant locations.
How I Use It
I used this lesson with my ELL students after completing a novel. I created a virtual field trip with key locations from the novel. I dropped pins and created questions at each virtual location. This provided a great visual for the students as well as provided them an opportunity to complete the assigned task in a non-traditional way.
More community reviews for Google Maps
Jeremy B.
Teacher
Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
November 28, 2014
Easy and free for locations and navigation
This is an easy to use tool that is free and accessible anywhere as long as there is an internet connection. I have removed every map in my classroom as they are not up to date, but Google Maps is always up to date. It is free, informative, interactive, and easy to use. Students enjoy it!
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Jessica M.
Hite Saunders Elementary School
Huntington, WV
August 28, 2014
Love the capabilities of this app and how user friendly it is.
I love using this app with students. It makes maps totally relevant for middle school.
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Tina H.
Commerce Township, MI
August 26, 2014
Where is it?
Overall, it is a fantastic tool to help students identify the location of places that are being studied. The ability to instantly find a place with a search mechanism makes it useful to show a location instantly when learning about events of the past, locations of significance, or viewing geographical landforms form above. Students love these dynamic maps!
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