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Google For Educators

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:51:47 -0000

"From search games to presentations on how to use Docs & Spreadsheets with your students, here you can find real-world examples of innovative ways that teachers and librarians are using Google tools to help students learn"

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"From search games to presentations on how to use Docs & Spreadsheets with your students, here you can find real-world examples of innovative ways that teachers and librarians are using Google tools to help students learn" - Dean Mantz

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From search games to presentations on how to use Docs & Spreadsheets with your students, here you can find real-world examples of innovative ways that teachers and librarians are using Google tools to help students learn.

Tags: google, web2.0, education, lessons, tools, teaching, collaboration, activities, resources, learning, technology, search, googledocs, googleapps

by: Dean Mantz

100+ Google Tricks That Will Save You Time in School | Online Colleges

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:07:10 -0000

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"With classes, homework, and projects–not to mention your social life–time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer? From super-effective search tricks to Google hacks specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time." - Michelle Krill

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Do a timeline search. Use "view:timeline" followed by whatever you are researching to get a timeline for that topic

Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.

Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.

Use the

Use the school year calendar template . Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.

Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.

Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions

Calculate with Google. Type in any normal mathematical expressions to get the answer immediately. For example, "2*4" will get you the answer "8."
Time. Enter "what time is it" and any location to find out the local time.

Calculate with Google. Type in any normal mathematical expressions to get the answer immediately. For example, "2*4" will get you the answer "8."
Time. Enter "what time is it" and any location to find out the local time.

Create online surveys for research projects. Quickly and easily create online surveys for any research project that requires feedback from others. The answers are saved to your Google Docs account.

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Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.

Incorporate Google Calendar and Docs on your Gmail page. Have access to recent documents used in Google Docs and get an agenda of upcoming activities you have on Google Calendar with small boxes added to your Gmail page. Go to Labs to select this option.

Invite others. If you have events on your calendar that you want to invite others to join, just add their email address under Add Guests within the event.

Tags: Google, web2.0

by: Donna Mignardi

toolsforsearch - home

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:59:43 -0000

Tags: wiki, wikispaces, Joyce_Valenza

by: Lucy Gray

Google Moderator

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:41:21 -0000

"Helping the world find the best input from an audience of any size. "

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"Helping the world find the best input from an audience of any size. " - Michelle Krill

Why should we check the accuracy of information on a web page?

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:48:37 -0000

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A one page overview of how to check the accuracy of information. Includes a link to an online learning game to help learn essential concepts. - Dennis OConnor

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The accuracy of factual information can help you judge the credibility of the author. Accuracy of information can also provide clues to possible bias in the resource under investigation.

Try this interactive micromodule companion for a hands on experience in determining the accuracy of web-based information. Test your skills at:

finding embedded evidence
checking evidence for accuracy
triangulation of data

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by: Dennis OConnor

Google Wave Extension List

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:07:46 -0000

Extensive list of Google Wave extensions

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Extensive list of Google Wave extensions - Randy Rodgers

Tags: google, wave, googlewave, extensions, extension, Google Wave

by: Randy Rodgers

with Google Tools (Learning Continuity)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:02:49 -0000

Keep students connected to your curriculum from home and back.
Posting assignments and lessons online can help students catch up or review if they are absent from school. And giving students "all the time" and "at anytime" access to the learning helps with time budgeting and life long learning skills.

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Keep students connected to your curriculum from home and back.
Posting assignments and lessons online can help students catch up or review if they are absent from school. And giving students "all the time" and "at anytime" access to the learning helps with time budgeting and life long learning skills. - Fred Delventhal
via Cheryl Davis - Fred Delventhal

Tags: tools, google, learning, education, projects, googleapps, googledocs, googleedu

by: Fred Delventhal