Google+Maps

Annabel Astbury from the HTAV shows us how to use Google Maps in the classroom. This example focuses on history classes, but it can all be easily adapted for use in a Chinese classroom.

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Here is a video from YouTube on how to create your own My Map in Google:

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Ideas for using Google Maps in the Chinese classroom:


 * students could complete a map tour of Beijing or any place in the world, then annotate it in Chinese
 * Maps can be used as authentic resources when you are teaching directions
 * Students could make a map of their home town then create a video tour like this one, with all commentary in Chinese

Also check out this short video I made about Woices - a website that allows you to combine audio and Google Maps easily:

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