Starting in November 2010, Groups will no longer allow the creation or editing of files and pages; the content will only be available for viewing, and only existing files will be able to be downloaded.
Google groups will no longer allow uploading of files and the use of pages, but you can share your google sites to a group and your google docs folders.)
NEACLASS ia a new blogging tool, safe for students, (requires a login to view), probably would be a good tool to use for class/parent/teacher communication.
The report makes three recommendations to meet the challenges of teaching and learning in the digital age - at all levels of education - including:
* 1-1, pro-d, & info tech policy/infrastructure/support
Participants in today's Parent Coffee Talk will create a Google Account and sign into Google Reader.
A great school blog. Also see: Grade 2 video blog tutorial for parents http://www.mjgds.org/21stcenturylearning/?p=445