Category: virtual globes
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ArcGIS Explorer Desktop 1500
The newest version of ESRI’s free virtual globe is available at http://www.ESRI.com/software/arcgis/explorer/download.html I love this tool for the classroom! This virtual globe is the perfect mix as a first stop for including geospatial technologies into your content! According to http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer/whats-new.html New capabilities of ArcGIS Explorer (build 1500) include: Directly use and optimize image services. Improved support… Read more
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Teach Reading and Writing with Geospatial Technologies
Reading, Writing and Thinking Around the Globe: Geospatial Technologies for the English Language Arts and Beyond by Barbaree Ash Duke If you’re looking for realistic ideas for implementing 21stCentury tools into your classroom, then this is the book for you. Harness the power of online mapping, virtual globes and online content! Spotlighted areas, reading and writing, foster… Read more