Conclusion

Google Earth was a natural fit for this project. It worked seamlessly as a tool for learning and then for the presentation of final projects. The students were able to simulate the existence of their own islands on the globe. They could visualize how their islands related to each others’ and to the rest of the world. Google Earth has so much potential in the classroom. Some students formed alliances with other islands while others created virtual tours for their islands. Several even created websites to promote tourism on their island.