Google Earth

What it is
tool used to explore our planet and others
What can be done with it in the classroom
a lot
Why should it be used in the classroom
gives you unlimited access to viewing the universe
gets you out of farmington
good for sheltered communities
extremely interactive
hands on
Verbal-Linguistic read articles
Logical/Mathematical ruler
Visual/Spatial pictures
Bodily/Kinesthetic computer hands on
Musical/Rhythmic voice overs for tours
Intrapersonal by yourself
Interpersonal team work
Naturalist outdoors
Existentialist big picture

Why should it NOT be used in the classroom [pedagogical reasons, as well those of administrators and parents
naughty searches
What are the risks, the legal issues, and the ethical concerns
privacy concerns
naughty searches
What's already in the classroom that can do the same or a similar thing
globe
What can it do that can't be done with any other tools
better than a globe - can zoom
What equipment/ training is required to use it
http://earth.google.com/userguide/v4/tutorials/index.html by google
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=google+earth+tutorial&aq=f by youtube
http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/04/08/podcast51-discovering-google-earth/ podcast
How much does it cost
Free