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Google Earth Expeditions: Your Passport to Virtual EDventures

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Colorado Convention Center, 203

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Lance Curry

Instructional Technology Facilitator

Greenville County Schools
@Lsc023

Meet Lance, the tech enthusiast hailing from vibrant Greenville, South Carolina! Lance is an Instructional Technology Facilitator at Greenville County Schools, where innovation meets education. He’s part of a dynamic team on a mission: “Teachers Growing Teachers.” Lance is passionate about partnering with middle and high school educators to seamlessly weave technology into their classrooms. As an ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer, and Pear Deck Coach, he’s looking forward to leading top-notch, knowledge-packed, and engaging professional development sessions. Join Lance for an educational journey that's both fun and enlightening! 🚀🌟 #EdTechExtraordinaire

Session description

Discover the power of Google Earth as a versatile tool for teachers of all subject areas. Dive into innovative ways to craft virtual field trips, unique presentations, and engaging student projects. Fasten your seat belts and stow your belongings for takeoff. Where would you like to go first?

Purpose & objective

Objectives:
Empower Educators - Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Google Earth's capabilities in the context of diverse subject areas.
Design Engaging Lessons - Attendees will learn to craft virtual field trips tailored to their subjects, fostering student curiosity and participation.
Enhance Presentations - Educators will discover how to create captivating presentations using Google Earth's features to reinforce key concepts.
Hands-On Learning - Attendees will engage in and guided through the creation process of a virtual tour of their own choosing.

Technology intervention:
My presentation centers on the utilization of Google Earth as an immersive tool for interactive learning. This versatile platform enables teachers to create engaging virtual field trips, dynamic presentations, and captivating student projects.

Pear Deck will be utilized solely for audience engagement with the presentation.

By the end of the session, participants will possess the skills and knowledge to harness Google Earth's full potential, promoting dynamic and inclusive education while addressing the challenges of the modern classroom.

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Outline

Introduction (5 mins) - Presenter introduction and setting the stage
Activating strategy (5 mins) - 20 questions game with audience member and a veiled famous landmark
Navigating the Google Earth platform (10 mins) - live demonstration from presenter
Google Earth's Timelapse feature (5 mins) - live demonstration from presenter and audience participation
Audience reflection (5 mins) - peer-to-peer interaction, turn and talk, pause for questions
Ideas for the Classroom (10 mins) - presenter will share ideas, example lessons, and student artifacts for audience members to explore
Guided creation (15 mins) - presenter will guide audience members through a step-by-step process on how to create their own project
Closing (5 mins) - summarizing activity and wrap up

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Supporting research

Bring the World to Your Classroom - https://a.co/d/3L9WJQx

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Session specifications

Topic:

Creativity & curation tools

Grade level:

6-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Coaches, Library media specialists, Teachers

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Google Account

Subject area:

Math, Social studies

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

Analyst

Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology.

Google Earth Expeditions: Your Passport to Virtual EDventures

, Colorado Convention Center, 203

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Session description

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