UK Schools

How to

For students

We have developed a search tutorial for students to guide them when using Google Search and help them understand how to find better results. Download tutorial

For teachers

There are help pages on Google Maps, Earth and Docs with detailed information on how to find your way around the tools.

Google Maps

• maps.google.co.uk
• Help on how to use Google maps
• How to create a My Map
• Video tutorial: How to create a My Map:

Google Earth

• earth.google.com
• Help on how to use Google Earth

• Comprehensive Guide to using Google Earth

  Digital Explorer has produced a comprehensive guide to Google Earth for teachers; "Virtual Fieldwork using Google Earth". It provides information on the basic functions of the tool, as well as detail on how it can be used in fieldwork projects. For information on courses run by Digital Explorer, see the projects page.

  Download Google Earth guide (PDF)

Google Docs

• docs.google.com
• Help on how to use Google docs

School grounds projects using Google tools

This video shows how Google Earth, Maps, Blogger and Video can be used to make your school grounds a place for investigation, enquiry and inspiration for your pupils. The techniques can also be applied to fieldwork trips outside of school. There are several possible links to the curriculum including in geography, citizenship (specifically active citizenship) and science (biology).

Download the manual