The following tools require a Google^TM Account

1. Gmail^TM       
   
• Other than your school email, it’s may be useful to have a secondary email or have a resource to recommend to students. Gmail is virtually free of junk mail – it scans and learns quickly which emails go straight to junk.  Google “chat” is built-in.  Gmail is required for most of the features listed below.
• Gmail Information
2. Google™ Calendar
• A free online, shareable calendar service.  Create a calendar specific to your school, classroom, or each prep, and send out to parents.
• Calendar Features
3.  iGoogle^TM Personal Web Page         
   
• Personalize your start page with the items you want to see/read first thing such as calendar, email, news, and quotes of the day, games, and personalized bookmarks.
4. Google™ Docs
• Create, import, export spreadsheets, docs, presentations.
• Create forms and surveys to collect real-world data.
  
• Choose who can access your document.
• Edit with others in real time from anywhere with online storage.
• Tour of Google Docs
5. Google™ Sites - Create your own web page!
   
• Free, easy to use web site creator with templates, different layouts, and ability to upload photos.  NO ADVERTISEMENTS!
• All about Google Sites
6. Just for Educators         
• http://www.google.com/educators/activities.html
• http://www.google.com/educators/posters.html
• Posters, activities, and great classroom integration ideas