team google earth brandi jacksoncharles devaud brian hairfieldkeith adkins samuel markkula

Team Google Earth

Brandi Jackson Charles DevaudBrian Hairfield Keith Adkins

Samuel Markkula

What is Google Earth?

A free software program that provides:

DirectionsBird’s eye viewBusiness locatorAnd several other useful features

Benefits of Using Google Earth

Never get lost again!With Google Earth you can familiarize yourself with the route prior to departureGoogle Earth makes the world available to you

Finding your way

After downloading from GoogleEarth.com, open the program.Locate the directions tab in the upper left corner of the page and enter the full departing and destination addresses in the drop down boxes

Viewing Directions

After pressing enter, the scroll tab will be available to view directions.To print directions, click the

“file” tab in the upper left hand corner of the screen and select “print”

A Bird’s Eye View

To experience an aerial view of the directions click the play button located below the directions. This will allow you to travel the route via a bird’s eye view.

Navigation

You can manually navigate the map using the compass located in the upper right hand corner.Zooming options are also available next to the compass.

Locating a Business

Locate the “Find Businesses” tab in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

Google Earth in Action

How do you get to BWI from UMBC for winter break?Walk with us as we embark on this journey…