Multimedia resources FAQ

How do I view the multimedia resources?

Each entry is organized by region and by country. Multimedia content for each national pavilion includes: a video summary documenting each national pavilion and its art, an interactive illustrated google earth map*, a curated youtube video play list, and an annotated bibliography. You may also be interested in tracking the 2015 biennale exhibition through Google’s amazing Cultural Institute site.

*Please note that you will need google earth software installed on your computer to view the student projects created with google earth maps.

Getting started with google earth:

    • Download and install the latest version of Google Earth (free)
    • Download any student’s Google Earth presentation and open the .kmz file in Google Earth (File > Open). The presentation will appear in the left hand-panel, “Places.”

Using the left hand panel “Places”

  • Panel can be expanded vertically and horizontally by hovering mouse over dot just above the “Places” name and to the right of the panel’s scroll bar. Next, click and drag.
  • To start presentation, double-click on the pushpin to jump to that location.
  • Symbols denote different media, including folders, placemarks, polygons and photos.
  • Click on the blue underlined label to read the description (note: this does not physically take you to the location)
  • Descriptions may have hyperlinks which, one clicked, will automatically open in an internet browser inside Google Earth. Return to Google Earth by clicking button in upper-left corner, “Back to Google Earth.”
  • Clicking check-boxes will make media appear and/or disappear on the map.
  • Tours will be labeled with a small video camera. Double-click on the camera to begin the tour. The tour will begin automatically, however play controls are located to the lower left.

Using the left-hand panel “Layers”

  • Google Earth automatically checks several layers. For simplified viewing, check only “Borders and Labels.”
  • Maximize viewing space on the left-hand panel by clicking the upside-down triangle next to the name, “Layers;” this will hide that section.

Basics tips to easily navigate and explore Google Earth

  • Use your mouse to navigate OR the controls location in the upper right hand corner of the map.
  • When viewing multimedia/video, it’s recommended to click the “Open in…” button on upper-right corner to open multimedia/video in external browser.
  • Remember to have volume turned on to hear presentation’s audio narration.
  • For more information and for helpful tutorials, see Google’s help site