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#REDIRECT [[Map (activity)/v3page]] |
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The [[Map (activity)|Map activity]] (will be) updated to version 3. This version is faster and displays more information. You will be able to share and make maps with your class and the world. |
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==Using Google Maps V3== |
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The [[Map (activity)|Map activity]] uses the newest versions of Google Maps. The program also uses a direct connection from the XO laptop to Google's servers, and loads a map designed for mobile phones. |
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===Sharing Maps=== |
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Invite people to join you in the Maps activity. Their XO will load the same position and zoom level, and update when any user changes the map. Invited XO's use jpg's so a whole classroom of students can use maps. |
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===Map Types=== |
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You can now select '''Satellite''', '''Hybrid''', and '''Terrain''' maps. This should broaden the number of places visible in the Map activity. |
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'''Added''' loads maps [http://mapmaker.google.com added by Google users] in countries without road maps. |
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===Distance and Area=== |
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You can now measure a distance or rectangle area. In the '''Edit''' menu, click the ruler icon to start measuring. Click to add the first point and double-click to add remaining points. Double-click '''Done''' to finish measuring distance. |
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===Adding Media=== |
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Media markers (embedding photos and video from [[Record]]) now appear as blue Google Maps pins. Click a pin to view its content. There are also text-only "info markers" which are a different color. |
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===Find=== |
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Now searching for "Japan" will show you the whole country. The renamed '''Find:''' box uses the newest version of Google Maps to change both the center and zoom for your search. |
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==Using Maps Library== |
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In the '''Edit''' menu, click the browse icon to open the maps library. You can now view mapped [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] articles and [http://www.panoramio.com/ Panoramio] photos. You can also search for maps from the new [http://maptonomy.appspot.com/maps4xo maps4xo library]. |
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Learn how you can add maps to the library at http://maptonomy.appspot.com/maps4xo/make |
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===Wikipedia and Panoramio=== |
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Open the maps library. In the top right, click the Wikipedia or Panoramio icon to add them to the map. Use the controls displayed over the map, instead of the activity controls. |
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===Nearby Maps=== |
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Go to a place in the Maps activity, then open the maps library. The '''nearby maps''' box shows you the 5 closest maps on maps4xo, up to 900km away. |
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===Search Maps=== |
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Enter one search term ("China", "history", "animals", or "Atlantic Ocean") to find maps lessons. This is a very new library, so there are not many maps yet. Learn how you can add maps to the library at http://maptonomy.appspot.com/maps4xo/make |
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===Lessons=== |
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Some maps on maps4xo have lessons attached to them. This information can help you introduce maps to your class, or share your map with the world. |
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==Using OurMaps== |
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The online library also has a network for making maps as a group. Create a group name and password that you share with a class or a school. You can share maps with the world ('''Share''') or show the maps only to your group ('''Private'''). |
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Have students map places in your community. Use the XO's [[Record]] activity to take photos. Think about what makes your place different from other parts of the world - your culture, the food, the plants and animals that you see.... |
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Shared maps can be seen by all groups. The '''Who's there?''' feature will help you find other groups' maps (starting with 3 places in the United States: Las Cruces, Nashua, and Cape Cod). |
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Latest revision as of 04:04, 26 August 2009
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