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There is a wealth of research to suggest that vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of student academic achievement across all curriculum areas. Experts agree that vocabulary development is an attainable goal. If given the opportunity to receive effective vocabulary instruction, most students can acquire vocabulary at rates that will improve their comprehension and also their chances for success in school. Technology is an effective and engaging tool that can be used to improe vocabulary acquisition for all learners and engage them in the learning process. Google Presentation offers some features that make it an attractive tool for a lesson in which students work collaboratively to construct knowledge about vocabulary by creating vocabulary cards.

Web search can be a remarkable tool for students, and a bit of instruction in how to search for academic sources will help your students become critical thinkers and independent learners. With the materials on this site, you can help your students become skilled searchers- whether they're just starting out with search, or ready for more advanced training.

Google shortcuts for Documents

Very cool resource for using Google docs as self-grading quizes in the classroom. 

"Google Drive for Educators Join this course to get an in-depth overview of all the features available in Google Drive. Topics include Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings, and Keep. The course will explore sharing and collaboration features, anywhere/anytime access across devices, editing documents, and much more. Register to learn more examples of how to bring your classrooms to the cloud."

List of useful scripts for Google Apps users

But scrips are only for old spreadsheets :(

"4.)  If you have folders that hold documents and projects that you use every year and you need to copy the entire folder you can do that by using this script.  Just authorize the script and add the alphanumeric information from the URL and rename your new folder.  Works like a charm!"

"To see and use these templates, you must have a Google doc account and be logged on. Make a copy of each template to your Google Docs and begin using. I have used the templates with students as young as six, but they can be used for any purpose that is appropriate."

Cheat sheets for keyboard shortcuts and more to use when working with Google items.

list and links to 100 great tools for eduction and learning communities

ning site for educators with a variety of resources  and opportunities to interact 

"Become an Apps-Certified Trainer Demonstrate your expertise at helping schools make the most of Google Apps by joining the Google Apps for Education Certification program. Certified Trainers are recognized by Google as having proven expertise and experience in delivering high-quality teacher training and professional development course materials to schools of all sizes."

Anyone hoping that Google Apps can rival Microsoft's products in the enterprise marketplace will have pause for thought after reading the astonishing testimony of development manager Sergey Solyanik, who has just gone back to Microsoft after a stint working at Google. In the best-informed blog on software-as-a-service and on-demand business applications, Phil Wainewright cuts through the vendor spin, analyzes the trends to watch and adds his thought-provoking insights.

excellent software for Macs to sync iCal with Google Calendar. Free 30-day trial, $25 to licencse it. Winner of Macworld Eddys 2008. Can also sync to iPhone as read-write. Great blog with other useful Mac tips and very clear visual tutorials on using the tool.

Software for Mac OS 10.4 and Leopard 10.5. In addition to syncing calendars on your LAN, BusySync syncs with Google Calendar, allowing you to: * View and edit calendars online - Calendar events can be viewed/edited in both iCal and Google Calendar and automatically synchronized between the two. * Sync calendars between home and work - Users can sync their home and office computers with Google Calendar (as an alternative to syncing calendars with MobileMe). * Share calendars remotely - Users in remote locations can share calendars with each other by syncing with Google Calendar, even while traveling.

Just a bit of Google humor.

I am in love with this site! I don't know how many times I have Googled a question for someone else because they didn't think to turn to Google themselves. This is too funny.

Please consider posting any collaborative projects to this Google spreadsheet that you and your school may be hosting. By providing a central location for listing project details, project lead teachers and potential partners can find each other!

Please consider listing any collaborative projects that you may be hosting in this document! For more info, visit http://globaleducation.ning.com