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But besides the basic features, there are lots of little tricks and hacks you can use to make your Google Docs experience even more productive. Here are 100 great tips for using the documents, presentations and spreadsheets in Google Docs.

"Yes, if you really want to go into those little hidden lanes of the web you need to keep a roster of alternative search engines close by. Here's a roll call of some search engines which can grab for you what even Google can't."

Short slideshow on Google short cuts

worth spending some time working down this list of Google Docs related resources gathered by Susan Oxnevad.

Allows you to pre-fill data in a google form by referencing data from another spreadsheet. Can customize individual forms for different people with pre-filled info. (e.g., have name and ID information unique to each person filling out a form already pre-filled in for them. Each person gets a unique form URL to complete

Great infographic on Google search strategies

Google has pushed out a pretty cool demo, which invites you to collaborate with some of the greatest writers of all time. Kind of. A "famous writer" will start typing and then it's your turn. Once you've typed in the next line, the writer takes over. It's kind of fun.

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Google Docs has add a research tool to facilitate web searches. Filters for images, quotes, license, etc. help limit the search.

Animation describing the drawbacks of relying exclusively on GOOGLE

Great infographic on best techniques to find what you want in Google.

Diane Woodard's page on Formative Assessment and Google Tools

"One of the things that I always do in my Google Apps workshops and webinars is teach people how to create self-grading quizzes through Google Forms and Spreadsheets. Depending upon the pace of the group we'll often look at creating image-based and multiple page quizzes too. I've recently put all of the screenshots of those processes into one PDF. You can view the PDF below. "

"One of the most common questions math teachers hear from their students is, "why does this matter?" They are constantly trying to convince students that math is useful and could help them in their everyday lives. But it can be a tough sell. Word problems alone often feel contrived and students see right through them. Thomas Petra has taught math at every level for more than 20 years and encountered dubious students at every grade level. That's why he developed Real World Math, a free website with lessons based on Google Earth aimed at grades 5 - 10. "I was trying to show them actual applications of the math ideas that they see in the textbook," Petra said."

From classroom pop quizzes to RSVPs for your family reunion, you can use Google Forms in tons of different ways -- which is why it's important to be able to customize each form to fit your needs. Starting today, you'll be able to take advantage of four new features to create your perfect form: progress bars, data validation, embedded YouTube videos, and custom messages.

youtube presentation on google books for research. You can't get to the gear drop down for changing the pdf to text unless it is a copyright free book.

Youtube presentation on google books for research. You can't get to the gear drop down for changing the pdf to text unless it is a copyright free book.

Collaborative Google Doc for analysing infographics and sharing with the class.

Collaborative Google Doc for class to share infographics they've found and analysed.

Hundreds of Cardboard apps are available now in the Google Play Store.