Using Google Earth in the Foreign Language Classroom

Created by Jeff VanDrimmelen (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) on February 16, 2007

I remember well how terribly hard it is to learn a foreign language. For the most part, the departments here on campus subscribe to a system that moves away from repeated boring exercises. They instead seek to involve the students deeply in speaking the language though games and other interactive activities.

I came across this video this morning (thanks to Cool Cat Teacher Vicki Davis) and thought it was a good introduction to Google Earth. As you watch, think of ways you could incorporate this into your classroom to AUGMENT what you are already doing!

(Note, the video is kind of long, and although I think you could benefit from watching the whole thing, I know how very busy we all are. It specifically addresses foreign language use about 6:45.)

Original Article: http://www.edutechie.com/2007/02/using-google-earth-in-the-foreign-language-classroom/

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		Using Google Earth in the Foreign Language Classroom Created by Jeff VanDrimmelen (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) on February 16, 2007 I remember well how terribly hard it is to learn a foreign language. For the most part, the departments here on campus subscribe to a system that moves away from repeated boring exercises. They instead *seek to involve* the students deeply in speaking the language though games and other interactive activities. I came across this video this morning (thanks to Cool Cat Teacher Vicki Davis) and thought it was a good introduction to Google Earth. As you watch, think of ways you could incorporate this into your classroom to AUGMENT what you are already doing! (Note, the video is kind of long, and although I think you could benefit from watching the whole thing, I know how very busy we all are. It specifically addresses foreign language use about 6:45.) Original Article: http://www.edutechie.com/2007/02/using-google-earth-in-the-foreign-language-classroom/ Google Earth Jeff's blog Login or register to post comments 3466 reads
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