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Easy and efficient way to book events online.  Works directly with google calendar and can be embedded into webpages.

Creating and online environment with Google Apps

From here you can take one or more of the proof-of-proficiency tests offered by Google. Upon becoming individually qualified, you'll receive a certificate. You'll also be more effective at making the best use of Google products within your organization and helping others do the same. In-depth online courses are offered free from Google to help you prepare for each test.

"Google works alongside many organizations in the US to promote action and awareness around Internet safety. They offer resources and advice on cyberbullying, child protection and online education both for parents and children. "

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.

K12 Online Conference 2008 Session. Great intro to the suite of google products.

"A Practical guide to Google Docs: Learn how to do anything and everything with your online Google Office."

A special menu of workshop resources about 21st Century Information Fluency. Media rich materials for creating presentations about searching, website evaluation, and ethical use of digital materials. Online & Free Focused on Elementary Grade levels

The Ultimate Google Wave Guide for Students: 100 Tips, Tools, and Tricks

"Google Docs supports effective writing with free online tools for creating, collaborating, revising and publishing - tools that can improve the writing process for students and teachers alike."

"...focuses on some of the lesser-used Google tools options like publishing an online quiz using Google Docs. In all there are 33 pages containing 21 ideas and how to instructions for creating Google Maps placemarks, directions creating and publishing a quiz with Google Docs forms, directions for embedding books into your blog, and visual aids for accessing other Google tools."

"LabPixies is a leading publisher of web and mobile applications. Add cool and useful gadget applications to your home page, mobile phone or public profile. Simply click the 'add to' button of your favorite application for a whole new online experience!"

Shambles Newsletter May 2011 .. now online and it lives at http://www.shambles.net/newsletter/May2011 or use the short url http://bit.ly/kCxOmP It only comes out three time a year ... designed specifically for k-12 educators The Content in this issue includes - launch of ShamblesPad (built on EtherPad) - Facebook instant OpenSIM VW - IB in LinkedIn - CPD courses and conferences - iPad School Timetable App written by a student - SAGE: Speakers, Authors, Guests, Experts - PLANA Australia New Zealand CPD Portal - #21CLHK #learn21cn #TechEx2011 #barcampcm4 #rscon3 - iDevices Apps #mlearning #Apps #edapp - The Relationship Manifesto - Digitise the Text Book Industry - The TED-Ed Brain Trust - Generation Y: Who, What, How - Flipped Classroom I'd appreciate your help to spread the word by forwarding this email to education colleagues or by Tweeting or through Social networks. It might be more convenient to use the url http://www.shambles.net/newsletter/ which has a sign-up form and also contains archives back to 2002. The next edition out in November (enjoy the summer hols) Many thanks Chris Chris Smith (shamblesguru) http://shambles.net (over 10,000 visitors a day) Bio http://shambles.net/shamblesguruBIO Follow me on Twitter @shamblesguru I hope you are already signed up for the free Shambles newsletter http://shambles.net/newsletter … only 3 a year

Great tool for the Chromebook for working with images

The most recent issue of the 21cif Information Fluency newsletter. Feel free to join! Low volume news letter dedicated to searching, evaluating and ethical use of digital information. Includes an invitation for free access to our new 3 hour self paced training course and online assessment: Information Fluency Investigator 3.1.