Google Earth

 Personally this is my favourite digital tool. Google Earth allows you to explore the world from the comfort of your own computer. Below is a birds eye view of the 'Great Barrier Reef'

P

• Allows teachers and students to view different parts of the world
• An interesting and exciting way to introduce topics such as History
• You can get directions based on your mode of travel
• Automatically updates information for GPS purposes

M

• Students can easily become distracted and explore non relevant locations
• You need the internet to access Google Earth/ does not load correctly for 'dial up' internet users
• A still image
• Does not always provide an up to date satellite image

I 

• Can be used across most areas of the curriculum 
• Visual
• You can see the world