Using Google Earth In Libraries

Author : Eva H. Dodsworth
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442255056
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Using Google Earth in Libraries written by Eva H. Dodsworth and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Google Earth is a research, mapping, and cultural exploration tool that puts the whole world in your hands, then hands over the tools to let you build your own world. The uses of Google Earth in academia, in libraries, and across disciplines are endless and each year more innovate research projects are being released. Since its launch, Google Earth has had an enormous impact on the way people think, learn, and work with geographic information. With easy access to spatial and cultural information, and with customizable map features and dynamic presentation tools, Google Earth is an attractive option for anyone wishing to host projects and to share research findings through a common online interface. This easy-to-read, practical guide: Demonstrates how Google Earth has been used as a resource for research Showcases library path finders, discovery tools, and collections built with Google Earth Discusses how Google Earth can be embedded into various library services Highlights effectives uses of Google Earth in specific-discipline education, and provide step-by-step sample classroom activities Introduces Google Earth features, data, and map making capabilities Describes Google Earth-related online resources After reading this guide, librarians will be able to easily integrate Google Earth’s many facets into their services and help teachers integrate it into their classrooms. Because so many librarians are educators and subject specialists, they can customize the learning outcomes for students based on the subject being studied. This book presents a cross-disciplinary overview of how Google Earth can be used in research, in teaching and learning, and in other library services like promotion, outreach, reference and very importantly collection and resource exploration and discovery. This comprehensive guide to using Google Earth is for public, school, academic, and special libraries serving from the elementary level through adult levels. Although articles have been written about specific subjects and specific library projects, this is the first published that offer a one-stop-shop for utilizing this online product for library-related purposes. Librarians reading this book will gain the Google Earth skills required to be able to not only use it themselves, but also teach others in how to use this online technology.

Author : Eva H. Dodsworth
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442255056
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Using Google Earth in Libraries written by Eva H. Dodsworth and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Google Earth is a research, mapping, and cultural exploration tool that puts the whole world in your hands, then hands over the tools to let you build your own world. The uses of Google Earth in academia, in libraries, and across disciplines are endless and each year more innovate research projects are being released. Since its launch, Google Earth has had an enormous impact on the way people think, learn, and work with geographic information. With easy access to spatial and cultural information, and with customizable map features and dynamic presentation tools, Google Earth is an attractive option for anyone wishing to host projects and to share research findings through a common online interface. This easy-to-read, practical guide: Demonstrates how Google Earth has been used as a resource for research Showcases library path finders, discovery tools, and collections built with Google Earth Discusses how Google Earth can be embedded into various library services Highlights effectives uses of Google Earth in specific-discipline education, and provide step-by-step sample classroom activities Introduces Google Earth features, data, and map making capabilities Describes Google Earth-related online resources After reading this guide, librarians will be able to easily integrate Google Earth’s many facets into their services and help teachers integrate it into their classrooms. Because so many librarians are educators and subject specialists, they can customize the learning outcomes for students based on the subject being studied. This book presents a cross-disciplinary overview of how Google Earth can be used in research, in teaching and learning, and in other library services like promotion, outreach, reference and very importantly collection and resource exploration and discovery. This comprehensive guide to using Google Earth is for public, school, academic, and special libraries serving from the elementary level through adult levels. Although articles have been written about specific subjects and specific library projects, this is the first published that offer a one-stop-shop for utilizing this online product for library-related purposes. Librarians reading this book will gain the Google Earth skills required to be able to not only use it themselves, but also teach others in how to use this online technology.

Author : David A. Crowder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118051114
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Google Earth For Dummies written by David A. Crowder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the world from your computer! This interesting guide covers all aspects of Google Earth, the freely downloadable application from Google that allows users to view satellite images from all points of the globe Aimed at a diverse audience, including casual users who enjoy air shots of locales as well as geographers, real estate professionals, and GPS developers Includes valuable tips on various customizations that users can add, advice on setting up scavenger hunts, and guidance on using Google Earth to benefit a business Explains modifying general options, managing the layer and placemark systems, and tackling some of the more technical aspects, such as interfacing with GPS There are more than 400,000 registered users of Google Earth and the number is still growing

Author : Paul Bramley
Publisher : Classroom Complete Press
ISBN 13 : 1771673192
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Map Your Community written by Paul Bramley and published by Classroom Complete Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **This is the chapter slice "Map Your Community" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** Teach your students the basics of map reading with our engaging resource designed for students in grades prekindergarten to two. Start with the elements found on a map, such as symbols, legends and the compass rose. Then, have your students apply what they’ve learned by mapping their classroom and route to school. Move on to the Great Lakes of North America and the seven continents and four oceans of the world. Our resource gives students the necessary building blocks to continue with the study of mapping skills. Comprised of reading passages, map activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource incorporates curriculum-based lessons with Google Earth™ so students can further understand the basics of map reading with the help of visual and interactive technology. All of our content meets the Common Core State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.

Author : Paul Bramley
Publisher : Classroom Complete Press
ISBN 13 : 1771673311
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mapping Skills with Google Earth: Mapping Cultural Features written by Paul Bramley and published by Classroom Complete Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **This is the chapter slice "Mapping Cultural Features" from the full lesson plan "Mapping Skills with Google Earth"** Students will learn in-depth how to read and create maps with our engaging resource designed for students in grades three to five. Students will expand their knowledge of the elements on a map by exploring the lines of latitude, longitude and time zones. Then, students will learn about geographical and cultural features by exploring topographic and choropleth maps. Finally, students will learn the states and provinces found in North America as well as the different countries that make up the world. Comprised of reading passages, map activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource incorporates curriculum-based lessons with Google Earth™ so students can further understand map reading with the help of visual and interactive technology. All of our content meets the Common Core State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.

Author : William O. Scheeren
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1591589010
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technology for the School Librarian written by William O. Scheeren and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-01-22 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of the school librarian has changed significantly over the past ten years with the proliferation of technology into all phases of education; this book attempts to address these issues. What does a school librarian need to know about technology? Technology for the School Librarian: Theory and Practice is an introduction to all aspects of technology in the school library and provides a starting point for further study of this wide-ranging—and critically important—field. The only book that addresses both the theoretical and the practical aspects of the subject, Technology for the School Librarian is organized into 13 chapters describing the most vital topics in technology for school librarians. Within these chapters, school librarians (whether practicing or prospective) will be introduced to the practical aspects of technology in the school library and presented with a theoretical framework that will allow them to continue their research and learning. Case studies facilitate understanding, as do the study questions included with each chapter.

Author : Nicole Hennig
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Apps for Librarians written by Nicole Hennig and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can your library—and your patrons—benefit from mobile apps? This guidebook offers a solid foundation in "app-literacy," supplying librarians with the knowledge to review and recommend apps, offer workshops, and become the app expert for their communities. Smartphones and other mobile devices that support downloadable applications—universally referred to as "apps"—can be used to foster productivity, conduct research, or read and study. Additionally, savvy librarians can better serve their communities by gaining expertise in mobile technologies and being qualified to make app recommendations to patrons. This book introduces you to the apps that can help you save time and increase your own productivity as well as serve as a curator and reviewer of apps and resident expert to benefit your patrons. Apps for Librarians: Using the Best Mobile Technology to Educate, Create, and Engage will save you from wading through and learning about the millions of apps available today and direct you to the very best apps in areas important to education, the workplace, and professional development. Organized by function—reading, writing, reference, multi-media, and productivity—apps are profiled with the following information: title, developer, price, platforms, general description, examples of use, and key features that make it worthwhile for learning and creative work.

Author : Carol Smallwood
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 144224691X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Using Google in Libraries written by Carol Smallwood and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carol Smallwood's The Complete Guide to Using Google in Libraries, Volume 1: Instruction, Administration, and Staff Productivity explores how Google's suite of tools, from Google Docs (now Google Drive), Google Scholar, Hangout, Forms, and others made freely available to the Internet Community can be used by libraries to expand the role of digital operations in the management of library materials, to communicate with their patrons and collaborators, to exploit the resources on the Web, and many others. The book has 29 chapters organized into sections that focus on ways that Google’s suite of tools can be applied to address problems in a specific area of library concern. The section headings are: Library Instruction for Users; Collaboration within and among libraries; Library Administration; Collection Management; and Library Productivity. In each topical area, the chapters show how librarians are taking advantage of these tools to change the way that their library works. All of this without the burden of an additional bill to pay. Through these carefully selected case studies from real libraries, you will be able to learn about the surprising and powerful potential that exists through Google tools to improve library operations.

Author : Walter William Ristow
Publisher : Hamden, Conn. : Linnet Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Emergence of Maps in Libraries written by Walter William Ristow and published by Hamden, Conn. : Linnet Books. This book was released on 1980 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William O. Scheeren
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440833974
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technology Handbook for School Librarians written by William O. Scheeren and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay current, meet educational standards, and keep your students coming back again and again by incorporating the latest technologies into your school library. Both theoretical and practical, this book will provide you with a strong introduction to a variety of technologies that will serve you—and your patrons—well. Each chapter addresses a different aspect or kind of technology. You'll learn essential skills, planning and funding techniques, and what hardware and software you'll need. You'll find plenty of information on creating or maintaining your library's web presence through websites, blogs, and social networking, as well as on various tools that you can use and apply to your curriculum. Many state standards include technology components, and this guide shows you how to meet them and stay up to date. You'll also learn what you should watch for in the future so you remain essential to your school.