Creating an Interactive Google Map

Anthony BryantUniversity of South Florida

EME 6053: Internet in Education

CREATING YOUR MAP

First, be sure to sign in to your Google account. If you do not have one, create a new account by providing all the necessary information.

CREATING YOUR MAP

Once logged in, go to “My Maps” to create your personalized Google map.

BASICS FOR ADDING TO/EDITING YOUR MAP

Click here to name your map.

BASICS FOR ADDING TO/EDITING YOUR MAP

Click “Select items” to grab and move the map.

BASICS FOR ADDING TO/EDITING YOUR MAP

Click “Add Marker” to place an icon on the map and add information, including media sources.

BASICS FOR ADDING TO/EDITING YOUR MAP

Click “Draw a Line” to create a path on the map.

ADDING A MARKER TO YOUR MAP

After clicking “Add Marker”, add a title to the marker and any additional in the larger text box.

ADDING A MARKER TO YOUR MAP

Click the camera to add any media sources to this icon, including videos from Youtube.

CREATING A PATH ON YOUR MAP

After clicking “Draw a Line”, click on the place where you would like the path to start.

CREATING A PATH ON YOUR MAP

The next click will create the path.

CREATING A PATH ON YOUR MAP

Continue clicking to extend the path. When you are finished, press “Enter” on the keyboard to end the path and give it a name and/or provide information with the path.