Google Maps and Google Earth
These free mapping services offer satellite images, road maps, directions and search functionality for many countries. Also included is information contributed by users and organizations. Users can create and share things like maps, landmarks, and routes.
Google Maps is a website that is most commonly used to view street maps, but it has a "Street view" option for many locations. Google Earth uses satellite images and other data to create a virtual globe. It requires software to be installed on the user's computer. Google Maps can be embedded into a page on a website or in Concourse.
Use in teaching & learning
Students can create maps that show locations mentioned in a book or article. An instructor can make a map with directions to a field site. Sophisticated Google Maps users can create "mapping mashups" using external data, such as flu information from the CDC.
NotreDame info
Notre Dame does not offer specific training or support for Google Maps or Google Earth.
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