Google My Maps iconWhat is Google My Maps? My Maps is a tool that allows you to create a custom Google Map, complete with text, images, videos, custom map pins, and more. It's great for geographical storytelling.

Start arrow New to this Google tool?

Check out our "Basics" section for resources to get you started off on the right foot.

Compass Ready to learn more about this Google tool and go further?

Take a look at our "Tips & Tricks" section to get ideas and suggestions.

Open padlock Not sure if your students have access to this Google tool?

The "Who can use" section outlines which grade levels have access to this tool.

Rocket taking off Wondering how this Google tool ties into Deeper Learning?

You've come to the right place! Scroll down to our Deeper Learning section for ideas and resources.

Google My Maps tips & tricks

Who can use Google My Maps?

Google My Maps permissions & access

All staff and students in SFUSD have access to create, edit, & share custom My Maps.

If you have any questions, please submit a Help Desk ticket.

Deeper Learning has 4 core instructional priorities

Person looking at some images and text while thinking Inquiry

The thinking and questioning of students is the focal point. Students build connections to prior learning and experiences, and are independent learners who make their thinking visible.

Three students working together Collaboration

Students interact in meaningful ways through conversation, or participation in collaborative structures. The educator serves as facilitator and a collectivist or communal approach is used. 

Three people linked with a dotted line to an image of a book Equitable Access & Demand

Curricula is designed and instruction is delivered to ensure access for all and cognitive demand for “each and every” student, supporting independence, not dependence.

Two people talking or communicating Assessment for Learning

Students are provided with time, space and support to set goals, assess learning, track progress and present their growth. Students are seen as co-designers of their assessment, owning and sharing their learning.

 

To learn more about Deeper Learning in SFUSD, visit the Deeper Learning Towards the Graduate Profile website.

Inquiry

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Free exploration
Student connections/experiences

Collaboration

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Class-wide map
Group project

 

https://www.edtechteam.com/blog/2018/03/have-students-collaborate-on-maps-with-google-my-maps/

Equitable Access & Demand

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Telling stories with My Maps

Assessment for Learning

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Telling stories with My Maps
Inserting multimedia

This page was last updated on November 29, 2022