2. I have taught in the Calhoun County School
System for 6 years. I have been married to
Kevin for 16 years and we have a 15 year
old—Kaylee, an 8 year old—Trace, and 3
year old twins—Brody & Brenley. I stay
extremely busy—mom, teacher, cheer coach,
and technology mentor are a few of my jobs.
In 2012, Weaver Elementary School was
chosen to be a site school for the new BYOD
initiative. As a site school, we were provided
on site BYOD tutorials and hands-on sessions
where we practiced technology integration with our students using their own devices.
Dr. Alice Christie was the presenter and trainer for my grade level. She is the creator of Google
Treks™.

3. Dr. Alice Christie
Google Treks™ Creator
Dr. Alice A. Christie, Arizona State University President’s Professor
Emeritus, received her Ph.D. in Educational Technology and Language and
Literacy from Arizona State University in 1995. She served in the College of
Teacher Education and Leadership at Arizona State University from 1995
until her recent retirement. Prior to this, she taught for twenty-five years in K-
12 schools.
She speaks and conducts workshops nationally and internationally on how
technology can enhance teaching and learning. She has conducted research
on gender differences in the uses of technology, scaffolding teachers as they
integrate technology in their classrooms, and the use of electronic portfolios
for assessment.

4. The history of Google Treks™
The
History
Of
Google
Treks™

5. Web 2.0:
Online applications that
you can change, modify,
or use to save information
on the World Wide Web.
You can use Web 2.0 tools
to create, collaborate,
communicate, and to
share information.
Importance of Technology Integration
Retooling Teaching
YouTube Video

6. Google Treks™ In the Classroom
Teacher-Created
Teacher created Google Treks™ are similar to
WebQuests. They can be used in the classroom to
direct the students to websites that you want them
to visit by clicking links. The advantage to using
Google is that it enables Web 2.0 tools, is free, and
allows teachers and students to synthesize information in one easy-to-use map
that places text, pictures, audio files, video files, and much more in one central
location.
Click for Examples:
Science Math Language Arts Art

7. Google Treks™ In the Classroom
Student-Created
Google Treks™ allow students to
demonstrate creative thinking,
construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes.
Students use digital media and
environments to communicate and
work collaboratively, including at a
distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Visit here for Examples:
http://googletreks.org/student/index.html

8. Creating Google Treks™
You will need a Google account in order to
log-on to Google Maps. Accounts are free
and when having students create a map, a
class Google account can be used.
It is very easy to teach students to create
their Treks. The following slide has links to tutorials that explain exactly how to
create a Google Trek™ and can easily be used by students as a tutorial.

9. Helpful Google Treks™ Links
And Tutorials
Everything you need is located
at:
Googletreks.org
YouTube Video:
www.quietyoutube.com/watch?v=ItmmqlJtsZE

10. Google Treks™ Questions?
Feel free to contact me with any questions at:
brussell.we@calhoun.k12.al.us or brndyrssll2@gmail.com
Dr. Alice Christie:
alice.christie@asu.edu
www.alicechristie.org
Thank you for attending CORE Academy
and my presentation!