Geographical Association (GA) Annual Conference 2023

[Click here to view / download the PPT presentation used at the conference] This introductory workshop to Survey123 was designed for anyone at #GAConf23 wanting to finally scratch that itch and have an easy, jargon-free route into collaborative GIS. I still see/hear many comments from teaching colleagues that, after trying for a number of hours,

KML Layers in Google Earth

I recently discovered the option of placing .kml and .kmz files into Google Earth. It turns out there is a raft of data files available online that can actually just be dropped into the Google Earth online version. You can then edit the layer yourself and save as a new .kml file. FREE LAYERS: Here’s

GE Timelapse: Change from Above

Google Earth Engine Timelapse – earthengine.google.com/timelapse The main Google Earth Engine is certainly one for the techies, however we Geography teachers can tap into a lovely section that will allow you to view a 34 year timelapse of satellite imagery for any location you search for. This has been out for some time, but the

Ready-Made Voyages in Google Earth

Ever clicked this button? Before you start making your own project in Google Earth be sure to spend some time looking through this first, as it might save you a lot of planning time! Below are some of my favourite geography-related voyages. Just click on the titles and away you go! Google Earth View A

Making a Google Earth Case Study

You’re due to start teaching a case study. What will be your hook for learning? Have you tried Projects in Google Earth yet? Develop a sense of place with your students by launching them out of the classroom and into the location of their case study. First, Some Freebies: Have a look at (and feel

Google Earth: The “Dopamine Hit” for Exploring Place?

Every geography teacher will be able to share their experiences of the common misconceptions by students, including: Antarctica only has one ‘c’ in it; Deserts have to be hot; Africa is one big desert of a poor country (three in one there!) Whilst these can be addressed quickly, I’m also fascinated by the follow-up questions