Google for Educators

Tools and tipsEric Cole

East McDowell Jr HighSeptember 16, 2009

Examples how one school is using Google AppsGoogle Apps at Watershed School!

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GMail is a "Must Have" for Web 2.0Using Gmail: Adding GmailTo add Gmail to an existing Google Account, just follow these steps:1. Visit mail.google.com– Click Sign up for Gmail.– At the top of the form, click the link If you already have a Google

Account, you can sign in here. You'll be redirected to a sign-in page.– Enter your existing Google Account username and password, and you'll

get to a shortened Gmail sign-up form.– Select your Gmail username and security question.

After you complete this sign-up process, you'll receive a 'Gmail Upgrade Confirmation' email at the email address that you used to sign in to your Google Account. This means that you've successfully added Gmail to your Google Account. Your full Gmail address will be yourusername@gmail.comTo access all your favorite Google products, including Gmail, just sign in with your new Gmail username. You may also sign in with the email address originally associated with your account, if the account was verified before adding Gmail.  

A gmail account is an online email account that you can access from any location with an Internet connection, as well as forward to phones through SMS technology.Having the account will also allow you to log into, and access, the  host of collaborative tools provided by Google to enhance information and data gathering and sharing.

GMail is a "Must Have" for Web 2.0

Sign In and start gathering information with iGoogle

Google Earth, Sky, Moon, Mars, Maps• The geography applications are endless• Many opportunities to talk about regions of the world• Lessons and Activity resources • Hidden "Flight Simulator"• "Starter Sheet" for Google Earth• http://www.google.com/sky/ • http://www.google.com/moon/  • http://www.google.com/mars/  • http://maps.google.com/

o "Starter Sheet" for Mapso My PLN collaborative map 

• Advanced Search "Starter Sheet"

Google Forms

• Create Forms in Google Docs• Form codes can be embedded in SchoolFusion blog• A spreadsheet automatically generates that updates

as the form is submitted.• "Starter Sheet" for Forms

Google Educator ResourcesCreate 3-D Models:http://sketchup.google.com/  Current Research Articles for Professional Development:http://scholar.google.com/  Search Front Pages for quick views of topicshttp://fastflip.googlelabs.com/  More Options:http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/ 

More Resources for Educators:http://www.google.com/educators/index.htmlhttp://sites.google.com/site/gtools4teachers/Homehttp://theconnectedclassroom.wikispaces.com/Google_Tools