1. Introduction (5 minutes)
-Brief overview of the session objectives and agenda (slides)
-Digital icebreaker game to gauge participants' familiarity with Google Maps and Forms
-Gamification & student engagement (slides)
2. Exploring Google Maps Features (10 minutes)
-Demonstration of key Google Maps features: street view, satellite view, add marker, add directions, measure distances, accessibility (slides)
3. Designing a Scavenger Hunt (10 minutes)
-Step-by-step guide on creating an engaging scavenger hunt using Google Maps and Google Forms (slides)
4. Hands-On Scavenger Hunt Activity (60 minutes)
-Pre-test: San Antonio Culture & History
-Participants will engage in a scavenger hunt using Google Maps. They will work individually, in pairs, or in small groups to discover landmarks and solve clues along the Riverwalk.
-They will need to use their devices to complete the scavenger hunt tasks.
-First 3 teams to complete the scavenger hunt will win prizes!
5. Reflection and Conclusion (10 min)
-Post-test: San Antonio Culture & History
-Shared digital board for participants to post their reflections (challenges, successes, insights, ideas for implementation), allowing for peer-to-peer interaction and feedback
-Provide digital resources and links for further exploration