Good links for google info, spreadsheet info, google earth info
"20 Technology Skills that Every Educator Should Have
In 2005 I wrote a similar article and have had requests to write an update. Technology has changed a great deal in the last 5-6 years. Although, realistically, you would not use all of these technologies, you should be knowledgeable in what each of the following technology is and how it could be/might be used in a classroom.(\
1. google Tools Knowledge
2. google Earth Knowledge
3. Wiki Knowledge
4. Blogging Knowledge
5. Spreadsheets Skills
6. Database Skills
7. Social Bookmarking Knowledge
8. Social Networking Knowledge
9. Web Resources in content area
10. Web Searching skills
11. Web2.0 Tools
12. Interactive White Board skills (SmartBoard and Promethium)
13. Website design and management skills
14. Presentation Tools
15. IM knowledge
16. Video and Podcasting
17. RSS feeds
18. Mobile and Handheld Computing
19. Virtual Worlds
20. Collaboration & Communication Tools "
"The Google Teacher Academy is a FREE professional development experience designed to help primary and secondary educators from around the globe get the most from innovative technologies. Each Academy is an intensive, one-day event where participants get hands-on experience with Google's free products and other technologies, learn about innovative instructional strategies, receive resources to share with colleagues, and immerse themselves in an innovative corporate environment. Upon completion, Academy participants become Google Certified Teachers who share what they learn with other primary and secondary educators in their local region."
"CoSketch is a multi-user online whiteboard designed to give you the ability to quickly visualize and share your ideas as images.
Simple sharing
* Anything you paint will show up for all other users in the room in real time.
* One click to save a sketch as an image for embedding on forums, blogs, etc.
Zero hassle
* Runs in all common browsers without plugins or installation.
* Free and without registration.
Now with Google Maps support!
* Use Google maps as the background for your sketches to show directions or share trips."
"Welcome to "Googlios" where free Google tools meet ePortfolios.
This site is intended to be a collection of resources for those interested in using ePortfolios in Education. "
"Create a sticky note, choose your color, and drag it. Postica remembers the location of your sticky on every computer. Create
Create a sticky note, choose your color, and drag it. Postica remembers the location of your sticky on every computer.
Tired of emailing yourself one file? Quickly upload a photo or document to your sticky note. Attach
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Have something to share with others? Send your sticky note to friends and family even if they don't have an account. Share
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Twitter
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You can now create and view your sticky notes with a Google Gadget on iGoogle. iGoogle
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