Getting Started with Google Earth
Download the free version of Google Earth
http://earth.google.com
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Click "download Google Earth"
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If you do not want to download Google Chrome browser software, uncheck the box (this software is not needed to run Google Earth)
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Read the Google Maps/Earth Terms of Service Information and Privacy Policy
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If you want to provide Google Earth with information about how you use the software, click the box
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Click "agree and download"
Learn to Navigate in Google Earth
New to Google Earth? These resources will help you get around.
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Introduction to Google Earth This short written tutorial from Dennison University includes clear directions and good visuals for those new to Google Earth.
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This Screencast tutorial from the Networked Learner is another good place to begin.
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For additional information, check out this video and the written directions from Google Earth.
Working with Layers
This Screencast tutorial from the Networked Learner provides an easy-to-follow introduction to working with layers. Occasionally, Google Earth reorganizes the folders, so your list may look a bit different than the Layer panel in the video. The process of working with layers is the same, so the short video is still helpful.
Google Earth Outreach Community
Creating a Placemark
Watch this two-minute video and learn to embed a placemark.
Annotate a Map in Google Earth
Creating a Tour
View Brian Rehmann's short video tutorial to learn how to create a simple tour.
Additional Resources
The Networked Learner Wiki includes a variety of materials for learning about Google Earth.