GCE L2 Units 8 & 9 Reflection
A) Units 8 & 9 had a lot to offer. I really enjoyed learning all about the use of google maps/earth and street view to try and engage students. I also really liked the thought of using google meets to be able to connect with other teachers and classrooms around the world. In unit 9 I enjoyed finding more about the advanced searching tools and especially the aspects related to research. While I teach middle schoolers, eventually if I move to high school, I think this will be great knowledge to share with those students. B) I hope to use the Google Map and Earth features to design a geography and history lesson around the study of the Underground Railroad. Last year I wanted students to make a brochure of the different stops along the route and now I think the map-route making tool can step up this lesson. We can learn first about the different stops, what it looks like through street view and then push students to make their own route along the Underground Railroad and share wi...