Google in Education

Integration ideas, training/implementation resources, GTA, weekly blog.

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.

A growing list of resources for using Google Docs in the classroom

Also made a short link a while back directly to the Search Story creator since it always seems to be elusive : http://bit.ly/searchstorycreator

How to install a google script that emails results from a google form

Tricks that can be used on Google Charts.

Google Labs is a playground where our more adventurous users can play around with prototypes of some of our wild and crazy ideas and offer feedback directly to the engineers who developed them. Please note that Labs is the first phase in a lengthy product development process and none of this stuff is guaranteed to make it onto Google.com. While some of our crazy ideas might grow into the next Gmail or iGoogle, others might turn out to be, well, just plain crazy.

"This program is designed for companies and individuals who provide professional training and support to schools using Google Apps Education Edition. The Google Apps for Education Certification is an official "stamp of approval" from Google, and gives you access to additional marketing support, training opportunities, and business visibility in the Google Apps marketplace. Meanwhile, your customers can be assured that your expertise and learning materials meet high quality standards set by the Google Apps team."

Teaching digital literacy, information literacy, citizenship literacy via journalism lessons and resources for 7-12 grade students. I like the combination of writing journalism with the deep thinking skills needed for information fluency.