Virtual tour

Tours I viewed:
1) Angela (Clocks tour)
2) Caroline (Cultures tour)
3) Lizzy (Nature in Utah tour)

Learning about this tool was very intriguing, but I can definitely see how using virtual tours on google earth have pros and cons when used in an elementary classroom (especially in the earlier grades, where I will be teaching). Although this teaching tool is an excellent visual and has the potential to really engage kids in activities, it could also become distracting or even too complex for the younger kids. Also, from a teacher's point of view, it takes quite a bit of time to prepare tours, so this tool would be most effective if used sparingly. Overall, a virtual tour in google earth is a great resource with the potential to really help kids learn when it's used in the right situation.