| EdTech Tool Name: | GeoGuessr |
| Bref Description: | GeoGuessr is a web-based geographic discovery game designed by Anton Wallén, a Swedish IT consultant, released on 9 May 2013. The game uses a semi-randomized Google Street View location and requires players to guess their location in the world using only the clues visible. |
| Type of EdTech Tool: | - Web (access through web browser)
- Android (phone/tablet) App
- IOS (iPhone/iPod Touch) App
- IOS (iPad/iPad Mini) App
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| EdTech Tool Usage Keywords: | 'geography', 'geospacial', 'game-based learning' |
| EdTech Tool Uses: | Promotes thinking and observational skills and knowledge of about places using the available visual information. In cities: architecture, traffic, signage, language etc. In the country: the terrain, flora, fauna, signage, infrastructure etc. |
| Education Level(s): | - Primary (Junior)
- Post-Primary (Junior)
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| Academic Subjects: | Geography, English, Languages |
| EdTech Tool Pricing Structure: | Completely, 100% free
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| Comment: | The site has a related site called GeoSettr which takes the game further allowing you to create your own GeoGuessr game |
