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1 Maps, Latitude, and Google Earth Alex Garden Hailey Tellam Anthony Kozlowski

2 Google Maps is a free mapping application that can be used as a navigational tool for travel, traffic updates, and directions to locations and businesses. Google Maps

3  Google Map: the map itself that can display any location on Earth  Google Map Location: locations can be created on the map by visitors Google Map Components

4  Multiple map types/map type control  Scale Control  Street View  Google Earth  Geocoding service  Location markers  Configurable location icons Google Map Features

5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-SGO5gZGB8 How to Use Google Maps:

6 “Take a virtual journey to any location in the world. Explore 3D buildings, imagery, and terrain. Find cities, places and local businesses.” *Available as a free downloadable app for desktop or mobile data device Google Earth

7 Whether on your computer or on the go, see the world the same way you’re used to seeing it, in 3D. Explore the World from Anywhere

8  View of the moon/other planets  3D buildings  Sky view  Ocean view  Historical Imagery Google Earth Features

9 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2qnx7oN33 s How to use Google Earth

10 Google Latitude is a free location-aware mobile app developed by Google. Mobile phone users can allow friends or family to view their current location via their own Google Account. Google Latitude

11  The user's cell phone location is mapped on Google Maps.  Tracks your location history  Notifies you when friends are nearby  Optional picture can be shown with your location  “Learns” common places like home and work. Google Latitude Features

12 But: The user can control the accuracy and details of what each of the other users can see — an exact location can be allowed, or it can be limited to identifying the city only. Creepy, right?

13 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Oq-9enE-k How to use Google Latitude


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