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Google SketchUp :Google SketchUp
What is Google SketchUp?A graphics program that can be: :What is Google SketchUp?A graphics program that can be: A 3D modeling program
Used for problem-solving
A tool to enhance creativity
Used to conceptualize
Used to visualize
A great teaching tool
And one of the best things about SketchUp is………… :And one of the best things about SketchUp is………… IT’S FREE
SketchUp is an Ideal Project-Based Learning Tool :SketchUp is an Ideal Project-Based Learning Tool
The Benefits Of Project-Based Learning Include :The Benefits Of Project-Based Learning Include Increased Student Engagement
Increased Student Motivation
Reduction In Student Absenteeism Boost In Cooperative Learning Skills
Boost In Collaborative Social Skills
Increase In Test Achievement http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-research
The benefits are even greater when technology is incorporated in a meaningful way :The benefits are even greater when technology is incorporated in a meaningful way
Your possibilities are virtually endless :Your possibilities are virtually endless The only limit is your imagination
And now For some examples of Sketchup in action :And now For some examples of Sketchup in action
Go to sketchup.google.com to download :Go to sketchup.google.com to download
And Remember this is a free program :And Remember this is a free program
A few things to keep in mind :A few things to keep in mind The learning curve on sketchup can be steep
It is vital to use a computer with enough horsepower (processor speed, RAM, graphics card)
Projects can be time consuming
Some of the tools require practice
For Additional Help and Resources Click On Any Of The Links Below :For Additional Help and Resources Click On Any Of The Links Below http://www.google.com/support/sketchup/
http://sketchup.google.com/product/features.html
http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos.html
Thank you very much for :Thank you very much for Your time and attention