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November 23, 2010
Image of the day
There are a few websites out there that have a really nice collection of “Images of the Day” appropriate for Earth Science courses. I like to use these images when I begin a class (without showing students the caption -…
November 22, 2010
Library of Congress images and copyright
One of my undergraduate researchers just emailed me, asking if she can use images from the Library of Congress website for a project. First, I’m thrilled that my students are aware that the “best practice” is to use images in…
November 14, 2010
New Panoramic Photos in Google Earth
Google LatLong has announced that there is a new layer in Google Earth titled “Photos.” From their description, it seems that the Panoramio and 360cities.net layers have been merged into this new one. However, 360Cities is still present under the…
Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine in Media, PA. Her research focuses on how technology can enhance teaching and student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses for non-science majors. Her blog focuses on geoscience education/outreach, science communication, and technology tools in the classroom, online, and in the field.