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This video is basically a free webinar presented by Google certified trainers Kevin Brookhouser and Tim Lee where they unveiled some of Google forms secrets and provided simple directions on how to create self-grading quiz forms within Google Docs. The transcript of this video is available HERE.

" Take a look here for a more detailed introduction and guide to using and creating a Google Form - this was written prior to Google bringing forms into the NEW menu."

Whether you're a student facing final papers or a parent helping kids with research assignments, Google has just made the process a lot easier with a new tool that automates the research process.

Today's post, however, is about a great work that has been done by our colleague Tom Barret. He has created awesome example forms for different topics. He has also , thankfully , made all these forms availabe for us to download and use with our students. I have checked all his forms and I was really amazed by the great efforts he has put into them. You can use these forms with your students for sure but remember to keep in mind the great things you can do with Google Forms if you give it a little time. Check out this list of forms below and click on any title to access its corresponding form. The pictures you see below are only  half snapshots of each form:

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"Here is where you can explore a wide range of Google Search features. You can find different categories, such as Research or Fast Facts, to find new ways to search for information and get answers. Go ahead and start exploring. "

Gone are the days when students complete a paper worksheet and then put it in the wire box on the teacher's desk. In today's world, students are creating digital projects using a variety of tools on computers and mobile devices. It can become difficult for the teacher to find and keep track of all of the students' digital products/projects. One solution is to have students use tools that will provide a URL for their finished product, and then to collect those URLs using a Google form. (See Tip 112 for a list of web tools that will provide a URL for the finished product.)"

A very complete list of Google Earth Activities

A superb collection of downloadable PDF files of puzzles, Sudoku, crosswords, mazes and much more.

The goal of this website is to share resources for interactive whiteboards with classroom educators. This website does not recommend one interactive whiteboard (IWB) over the other.

"Smartboard Lesson Activity Toolkit Click here to find more lessons on The Lesson Activity Toolkit in SMART Notebook"