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Jeff Johnson

Google's Wonder Wheel Experiment, and More - 0 views

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    Google is running an experiment in their search results, apparently shown to a portion of their users. What happens is that on the search results, say for the query comic books, a link in the top blue bar will read "Show options...". Click it, and a side bar full of options expands to the left.
Kasey Bell

FREE eBook: The Complete Guide to Google Certifications | Shake Up Learning - 17 views

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    "Google Certifications Explained! This is your complete guide to all of the Google Certifications for Educators: Google Certified Educator, Level 1 & 2, Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Administrator, and Google Certified Innovator. This guide will help answer all of your questions and clarify the differences between all of the certification options. In this 21-page handbook you will find details on each certification, what is required to prepare, what exams are required, and details about the application process. If you have ever considered becoming Google Certified, read this guide first! There are five different certifications to choose from, and this guide will help you figure out which one is right for you."
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    When I try to open it, I do not have permission to view drafts. This looks like an awesome resource!!
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    same here. Unable to open.
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    Unfortunately, I, too, am having the same issue.
Michelle Krill

Free Technology for Teachers: Free 33 Page Guide - Google for Teachers - 20 views

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    "...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."
Maryann Angeroth

The Paperless Classroom with Google Docs - 26 views

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    "Google Docs provides many ways to go paperless through sharing and collaboration options. There is not just one single right way to use Google Docs for a paperless classroom. Rather there are many tools and features that can be used on their own or in combination to meet your varying needs. This guide will cover many of the most common ways that Google Docs can help teachers and students move away from paper and into a digital-only environment."
Tami Brass

57 Useful Google Tools You've Never Heard Of | College@Home - 2 views

  • Reader: Reader is a Web-based news aggregator
  • iGoogle: Create a custom designed home page with iGoogle.
  • Picasa: This Google program makes it easy to manage your photos online and off.
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  • Docs: You no longer need desktop publishing applications installed on your computer to type out documents or create spreadsheets, you can do it entirely online with Google.
  • Notebook: Research can be easier with this Web clipping application from Google.
  • Desktop: Make it easy to find everything on your desktop with this application from Google.
  • Ride Finder: Hook up with taxi, limousine and shuttle services through this search tool which uses GPS data from vehicles in 14 US cities.
  • Transit: Those taking public transportation will appreciate this mapping tool which helps users to plan a trip via the local public transportation options by using Google Maps.
  • Mars:
  • Users can see the elevation, infrared data and photos of Mars through the site.
  • It provides easy access to images from the Hubble telescope through the Space Telescope Science Institute, allowing users to look through planets, stars, galaxies, satellites and more.
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  • uses satellite imagery and mapping technology to allow you to find and see any location in the world through an attractive and easy to use interface.
  • SketchUp: SketchUp is a simple but effective 3D drawing tool designed for both Macs and PCs that can be a handy tool
  • Checkout: Designed to simplifying the process of paying for things online,
  • Web Accelerator: Make webpages load a little faster by making use of this tool. It uses data compression, prefetching of content, and shared cached data to make even slow Internet connections less painful to use.
  • FeedBurner:
  • manage a variety of RSS feeds
  • Web History:
  • Base: This tool from Google is an online database in which any user can add content– text, images, documents and webpages.
  • Co-Op: Co-Op allows web developers to feature specialized information in Google searches
  • App Engine: Developers can build and host websites on Google servers using this tool.
  • Website Optimizer:
  • Browser Sync:
  • Click-to-Call:
  • Page Creator:
  • Orkut: This social networking service used to be invitation only, but since 2006 has been open for anyone to join.
  • Android: Android is an open source mobile phone platform
  • Send to Phone: Send yourself a message from the Web with this tool.
  • Shared Stuff: Google offers this free Web page sharing system that allows users to save and share pages they find interesting on the Web with others.
  • Talk: You may have heard of Google Talk but did you know that it’s not only a chat tool but can be used for VoIP conversations as well?
  • Dodgeball: This social networking site was created for use on mobile phones
  • Friend Connect: This new feature offered by Google allows users to easily add social networking functionality to their sites.
  • GrandCentral: GrandCentral is a VoIP service that allows customers to link several phone numbers.
  • Sites: Create and collaborate on shared websites with this tool from Google.
  • Scholar: Google Scholar provides a great way to search through the full text of scholarly literature from all fields and formats.
  • Patent Search:
  • allows you to enter a few items of a set into a search query and the site will try to predict other items in the set.
  • Sets:
  • Catalogs:
  • Search by Number:
  • Accessible Search:
  • Trends: Get easy to read graphs of Web trends over time with this tool.
  • Book Search: Formerly known as Google Print,
  • News Archive Search:
  • Special Searches:
  • Google Pack:
  • Gadgets:
  • Pinyin IME:
  • Image Labeler:
  • Code Search:
  • Alerts:
  • Apps:
  • GOOG-411:
  • Google Moblizer:
  • Gears:
  • Simply Google: This site provides access to all of Google’s specialized searches in one easy-to-use place.
  • Googlematic: With this helpful tool, you’ll be able to search Google using AIM or MSN Messenge
  • Cooking With Google:
  • Babelplex:
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    What most people don't know, however, is just how many useful tools Google has out there than can make everything from tracking a package to creating and publishing webpages a breeze.
Dennis OConnor

ALA | Interview with Keith Curry Lance - 9 views

  • A series of studies that have had a great deal of influence on the research and decision-making discussions concerning school library media programs have grown from the work of a team in Colorado—Keith Curry Lance, Marcia J. Rodney, and Christine Hamilton-Pennell (2000).
  • Recent school library impact studies have also identified, and generated some evidence about, potential "interventions" that could be studied. The questions might at first appear rather familiar: How much, and how, are achievement and learning improved when . . . librarians collaborate more fully with other educators? libraries are more flexibly scheduled? administrators choose to support stronger library programs (in a specific way)? library spending (for something specific) increases?
  • high priority should be given to reaching teachers, administrators, and public officials as well as school librarians and school library advocates.
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  • Perhaps the most strategic option, albeit a long-term one, is to infiltrate schools and colleges of education. Most school administrators and teachers never had to take a course, or even part of a course, that introduced them to what constitutes a high-quality school library program.
  • Three factors are working against successful advocacy for school libraries: (1) the age demographic of librarians, (2) the lack of institutionalization of librarianship in K–12 schools, and (3) the lack of support from educators due to their lack of education or training about libraries and good experiences with libraries and librarians.
  • These vacant positions are highly vulnerable to being downgraded or eliminated in these times of tight budgets, not merely because there is less money to go around, but because superintendents, principals, teachers, and other education decision-makers do not understand the role a school librarian can and should play.
  • If we want the school library to be regarded as a central player in fostering academic success, we must do whatever we can to ensure that school library research is not marginalized by other interests.    
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    A great overview of Lance's research into the effectiveness of libraries.  He answers the question: Do school libraries or librarians make a difference?  His answer (A HUGE YES!) is back by 14 years of remarkable research.  The point is proved.  But this information remains unknown to many principals and superintendents.  Anyone interested in 21st century teaching and learning will find this interview fascinating.
andrew bendelow

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - National Action Agenda on 21st Century Skills - 8 views

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    More consensus for the leap forward...
D. Mignardi

100+ Google Tricks That Will Save You Time in School | Online Colleges - 34 views

  • Do a timeline search. Use "view:timeline" followed by whatever you are researching to get a timeline for that topic
  • Invite others. If you have events on your calendar that you want to invite others to join, just add their email address under Add Guests within the event.
  • Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.
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  • Use the school year calendar template . Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.
  • Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.
  • Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions
  • boost. Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.
  • Use the school year calendar template. Have an easy to use school year calendar through Google Docs by following these instructions.
  • Create online surveys for research projects. Quickly and easily create online surveys for any research project that requires feedback from others. The answers are saved to your Google Docs account.
  • Calculate with Google. Type in any normal mathematical expressions to get the answer immediately. For example, "2*4" will get you the answer "8." Time. Enter "what time is it" and any location to find out the local time.
  • Calculate with Google. Type in any normal mathematical expressions to get the answer immediately. For example, "2*4" will get you the answer "8." Time. Enter "what time is it" and any location to find out the local time.
  • Incorporate Google Calendar and Docs on your Gmail page. Have access to recent documents used in Google Docs and get an agenda of upcoming activities you have on Google Calendar with small boxes added to your Gmail page. Go to Labs to select this option.
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    "With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer? From super-effective search tricks to Google hacks specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time."
David McGavock

Google Plus Best Practices | Social Media Today - 17 views

  • Here are the 10 top mistakes on Google+. 
  • Set up a business page if you using Google+ for your company.
  • include your business keywords in your tagline and introduction.
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  • nclude all your other social site links.
  • Include your website, and location
  • get creative and make your cover image something to talk about.
  • generate Circles for in-store customers; online customers; partners; industry leaders; business friends; coworkers; etc.
  • Make sure you use them. And then, make sure you use them well.
  • Write targeted updates to send out to targeted groups
  • Using Circles can extend the life of your updates (and blog posts), and can your them to resonate better with each of your segmented connections.
  • Don’t post your update to them AND send them an email to notify those in your Circle about your recent post:
  • The email option lets you make sure an important post will reach the Circles you need it to (like to customers, if you’re posting about a social contest marketing campaign, for example).
  • But don’t overuse this function! It’s particularly annoying if your Circles have not asked you for continual updates! It’s spam.
  • People do not like to hangout with people who only talk about themselves.
  • 80% of your posts should be about lifestyle, customers and stuff other than you; 20% should be about you and your products.
  • Another big no-no is not addressing negative comments on your posts. Bad comments will happen. It’s an open forum, and not everyone is going to agree with you, or even like what you do.
  • judge how to respond to comments on your updates.
  • If it’s an inappropriate comment - delete it, but I’d try to tell the commenter first - not doing so can lead to even more PR problems for you...)
  • Find communities that suit your business niche, and join them.
  • join a few business-related ones - start to network, and you never really know where those connections will lead you.
  • Engage, share others’ posts, comment. Treat Communities like a networking breakfast, or trade show. These can be your customers! Give them respect and interest, and they will likely reciprocate!
  • Do not post a link - and not include at least a brief comment!
  • Make sure your product pages, blog post pages, website and other other relevant landing pages have an easy to click G +1 button!
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    Good tips for using google+
Pavlína Hublová

A Good Chart Featuring Some of The Best Educational Chrome Extensions for Teachers ~ Ed... - 30 views

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    This is a good list, but these aren't all Chrome Extensions. Some of them are apps. That's not too big of a deal, but we have a lot of folks confused about what a Chrome app is vs. an Extension. The blog post would be better titled "Chrome Options" for teachers vs. "Chrome Extensions for Teachers."
Michèle Drechsler

Socialbookmarking and Education. A survey - 15 views

Hello I am preparing a thesis in information sciences and communication at the University of Metz. (France). My research focuses on the practices of socialbookmarking in the field of Education. As...

socialbookmarking Education survey

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