Google Maps:
I love Google maps! Use them all the time to find out directions and distance to places. For example: I wanted to find out how many km's it was from Suncorp Stadium to the motel we were staying at so I typed in the two addresses and it told me km's and how long it would take to walk it. If I wanted to know how long it would take to drive it, you just simply change the travelling item to a car. I then used that information to work out how much a taxi would cost. It was/is really simple to use and very helpful when you don't know your way around a town/city that you are planning to go to for an event.
Google Earth:
Honestly I have never used Google earth. But how cool is it!!! You can explore shipwrecks under the see and the planets of outer space. This really emphasises that saying: 'The sky is the limit.' This program has so many options it allows you to view 3D buildings, trees, countries, cities etc. It allows you to look up overseas address and take narrated tours about climate change. This really has a lot of data embedded into it and could open many opportunities for research in a classroom setting.
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