Liquid Galaxy

Guest post by Laura Wilson (Systems and Digital Services Librarian)

Imagine taking your students on a tour of the White House, Musée d’Orsay, or the Grand Canyon without ever leaving campus. This is now possible thanks to Ely Library’s installation of Liquid Galaxy. Liquid Galaxy is a panoramic screen connected to Google Earth that allows users to virtually tour the world. The panoramic screen gives each virtual tour an immersive 3D experience. The educational uses for Google Earth and Liquid Galaxy are nearly endless.

Here are a few links with ideas:

1. Teaching with Google Earth (SERC)
2. Teaching (and Learning) with Google Earth 
3. Google Lit Trips
4. Google Maps Education
5. Google Earth Cool Places
6. Liquid Galaxy Live Demo at TED
7. Explore the Everglades with Liquid Galaxy

Liquid Galaxy is operational weekdays from 10am – 4pm and is located on the mezzanine floor of Ely Library. Professors may reserve Liquid Galaxy for a class here. You can find more information about teaching and learning with Liquid Galaxy on the library website.