Google just announced a free, self-paced course for both Google Maps and Google Earth. Both applications are powerful learning tools for Social Studies, Science, World Languages, even Language Arts. This will be another MOOC-based course like the Google Search course.
Here’s more information:
Course Information
Mapping with Google will be offered from June 10 – June 24. It is a self-paced, online course where you will watch videos (or read text lessons) and apply the skills you learn.
During this course, you will be able to collaborate with a worldwide community of learners and experts in the class forum, Hangouts, and via Google+.
Course completion requires an internet-enabled desktop or laptop computer.
Google Maps Lessons & Project
Explore features of the new Google Maps. Learn to create and share custom maps using Google Maps Engine Lite.
Google Earth Lessons & Project
Discover the world using Google Earth. Learn how to create and share a tour of interesting locations that tells a 3D geographical story.
Here’s the link to register: https://mapping.withgoogle.com/preview
