TWT2011-Google+Maps


 * Session: 7. Google Maps**
 * Presenters: Kyle Anderson & Jessica Schwartz**
 * School: Town School**

Have you ever tried an open ended project that exceeded your expectations? In this workshop we will demonstrate how we showcased our students culminating New York City projects using Google Maps. You will have the opportunity to create your own & play!
 * Description:**

After taking this workshop, participants will develop a cool customized Google Map that could be integrated into many subject areas.

Instructions for attendees: Google Account

** Google Maps/ Google Docs Workshop ** // 1. Overview of Workshop //

**// 2. Where can you find Google Maps in your Town Google Account? //**  · Sign in to Google Account · Find More on your Google Toolbar à click on it à scroll down and find maps

**// 3. //****// Create your OWN MAP! //**  · Go to My Maps à Create new map à EDIT · SAVE vs. DONE · Name your map and give a brief description (only time you can write the description in, so BEWARE!) · Pick a series of locations or one singular location · Zoom in/ zoom out · Pathway marker · Choosing a place marker (Stop and Explain) · Creating an personalized information bubble (can showcase work and/or ask a question) · Different tools available

**// 4. //****// Google Docs //** · What is a Google Doc? · Where do you find Google Docs? · Create a Google Doc o Share à Shared Settings à Change à Anyone with a link à Save

**// 5. //****// How can you import a Word Document to a Google Doc? //**  · It is much easier to format on a Word Document rather than a Google Doc, so it is advisable to work on a Word Document · This is only necessary if you create your document on Word!! · Google Doc Home Screen à Upload à Select File à Change “Private” to “Anyone with link” · Change Editing **// 6. //****// How can you link a Google Doc to your personalized Google Map? //**  · Explanation of hyperlinks (use of pictures to serve as a hyperlink) o Steps to link (make sure you are in edit mode of Google Map) § Place Marker § Create Title § Copy and Paste picture or phrase to become the link for Google Doc § Click on picture or text so it becomes highlighted § Click on link icon above § A window will pop up asking for a link § Copy Google Doc link you created earlier (make sure Google Doc is on “Anyone with link” Share Setting) § Do not click “Done” until you click “Save.” **// 7. //****// PLAY! //**

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