ikiMap is another free web 2.0 tool that allows users to create maps and share them over a social network. You can build your own map, or draw directly onto one available on the website. This web 2.0 tool helps you organize and publish maps quickly and efficiently, and users can link georeferences for added information.
ikiMap could be used in the classroom to help students learn countries, capitals, landmarks and other geographical points of interest. If they needed to show how they can read an understand legends, they could create a map of their own and add specific labels to the legend (ie. roads, bridges, etc.). They can then share their work in a presentation to the class or with other students in other schools.
This helps reduce barriers for certain learners by allowing them to share their work. Collaboration is very useful to help students see and experience new ways of presenting information. Anyone can sign up and use ikiMap for free!
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