This week we played with Google Earth! The assignment included creating a simple map (below) featuring layers of population density dots, water features, and county boundaries. We used ArcGIS Pro to symbolize the water layer and exported it into a Google Earth-friendly .kml file. Then it was a matter of assembling the layers and using a provided jpg as an image overlay to add a legend.
The guided tour was a little trickier. We used place markers to help move the map view through various places in South Florida and recorded a brief audio track to go along with it. It took me several tries to get the recording right as you had to click to move the map, toggle on and off layers, and read the audio all at once! I wasn't sure exactly what to say about the places, so of course, I just talked about the archaeology in each of the cities. I didn't know about this feature but will keep this in mind for creating outreach tools in the future.
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