A slideshow prepared for an ICT workshop at the UK Geographical Association 2009 Conference. This was a hands-on session and the slideshow was given to each participant to provide them with direct web links and additional `how to ...' guidance so that they could complete a `project'.
11. Create a Google Account https://www.google.com/accounts/Login
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14. Add text to the box – Select the Rich Text tab. This will allow you to customize the text and add links and pictures using the text tools. Clicking here enables you to select a different icon. It is also possible to add images into My Maps – see below for how to do this.
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17. Finally – good luck and don’t forget to share your creations with other geographers. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=113344337477774229301.00043f9560e6bca852935&t=h&z=14
32. http://maps.live.com http://tiny.cc/l2ToN Some people prefer Live Local to Google Maps – try them both to see which you prefer for your local area.