Last week we learned how to make custom Google maps -- this week, we’ll learn how to make them collaborative:

You can allow your students, their parents, or anyone to add placemarks to your map – all at the same time!  Users must have a Google Account to edit a collaborative map.

Creating a Collaborative Map

1. 1.Follow the steps from last week’s tip to create and save a new map.
   

2. 2.Click the “Collaborate” link at the left side of the screen.
   
   

   

   
   
   
3. 3.In the pop-up window, click to “Allow anyone to edit this map.”
   
   

   

   
   
   

Sharing Your Map

1. 1.Click the “Link” button in the upper-right corner.
   

2. 2.Give the provided link to others to view your map.
   

3. 3.Use the provided HTML code to embed your map in a blog, wiki, or website.
   
   

   

   
   

Editing a Collaborative Map
Others can edit your map by doing this:

1. 1.Go to the provided URL.
   

2. 2.Sign in using their Google Account.
   

3. 3.Click the Edit button.
   
   

   

   
   
   

4. 4.Follow the steps in last week’s tip to add placemarks.
   
   

5. 5.Bonus - Click the “View in Google Earth” link to generate a KWL file that will open in your map (placemarke included!) in Google Earth.
   
   

   

   
   

Please add comments below with ideas for using Google Maps in the classroom!