[Oz-teachers] Google maps & satellite photos

[Linda Martin]

Hi all
Just checking what is happening to my mail- this was my last message, so I
want to see if it comes nack to me. Sorry!!
Linda Martin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Betcher" <chris at betcher.org>
To: "Professional community for teachers" <oz-teachers at cobia.ed.qut.edu.au>
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 6:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Oz-teachers] Google maps & satellite photos


> You're right Stephen, it is great... or at least, a great start.   I've
been
> blown away with the Google mapping here in Canada and the USA and the way
it
> can be used for street level searches, and driving directions from place
to
> place.  It's been really useful while we're here in Canada.
>
> I had a look at the Australian maps as soon as I heard the news that they
> were available yesterday, and although it's a good start, I will be
eagerly
> looking forward to the full Google mapping service when it arrives, and
not
> just the maps!
>
> To see what I mean, call up Google maps (use the link below if you like),
> and type in the address of my school... 2420 sixth line, oakville, on  ...
> and you'll see what I mean about street level mapping.
>
> To see the navigation mapping, try clicking the "From Here" link and
typing
> a new place...  (try typing Niagara falls, for example) and see how the
> mapping service gives you the driving directions...  Cool huh?
>
> Can't wait till the Aussie maps do that!   Or have I missed something?
>
> chris
>
>
> On 19/5/06 8:37 AM, "stephen at melbpc.org.au" <stephen at melbpc.org.au> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Google now has Australian maps, and also, satellite
> > photos, and you can combine them .. imho, it's great.
> >
> > <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Australia&om=1&ll=-
> > 33.867957,151.211829&spn=0.024373,0.053902>
> >
> > Cheers all,
> > Stephen Loosley
> > Victoria, Australia
> >
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