Week 3: Treasure Map

Part 1: igoogle
I have used igoogle for some time, which I tumbled apon when I needed some translations. The translation button stays on that home page and is so easy to get to and use. Today, I found a new theme, though I am disappointed that the page itself isn't prettier. I was excited about some new buttons to add, but the aquarium and the free itunes buttons were ugly and impossible to use, so I took them back off. I'm excited about the tech education blog update button!
part 2: google earth
Wow. I have used google earth for maps and whereabouts, but I am so impressed with the volume of information here. There are video clips and pictures from organizations such as National Geographic to help you (the class) understand the subject matter. I will definitely use this when we do ocean music, and music from other landscapes that I have been trying to explain to the kids in the past. Now, they can see it for themselves. I am inspired.
I tried to apply to get google pro at school, but I do not know our employer ID.
Also, I noticed you can see much of Mars on Google Earth. How intriguing.
part 3: google reader
I have a google reader set up and I send my RSS feeds to my home page, but I rarely use it any more. i didn't see much new there.

Google earth should be in every classroom!!!!