Google Earth and its integration into education

Within this year, Google has unveiled a new perspective with their Google Earth program. https://www.google.com/earth/ has been updated to allow even further exploration of wherever you want to search for. As an example, I searched my house.

Picture of my house in Google Earth

While it is not 4k, high quality polygons, but it is certainly something that has not been done before  and I think it could lead to more engaged classes in school. When thinking about what I could do with this as an English teacher, I could show my students the historical places that famous authors have been connected to. When teaching about Shakespeare, I could show them the Globe Theater and educate them on the history of the place. History teachers could use it in the same way, showcasing routes and places that are important to the lecture. The best part about this is that Google does not plan on just stopping here. I have no doubts that they will continue to refine this resource into something even greater! Or at least better polygons.

Image Source: www.google.com/earth/