Google Tools
alculator -Type a calculation and press enter ·
Google's Search Tools
In the Google search window, try
Calculator -Type a calculation and press enter ·
Conversion Tool- Type something similar to 180c in ‘f’ be sure to use the word "in"
Dictionary -Type "define" and the word you want to define ·
Weather - Type the word “weather" and then the city or city and state and the press return to see the weather conditions for the next 5 days:
Google Search Tips
These tips will help to refine your Google search:
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Use quotation marks to search for a phrase: “Cooperative learning”
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Restrict the search by using the minus sign: If you want information about the ship, try: titanic – movie
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Try a wildcard search using the asterisk: Don’t enter: What’s the capital of Kansas? Enter: the capital of Kansas is *
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Using Google to Find PowerPoint Presentation-You can use the features of the Advanced Google Search area to find Power Point presentations that are already created!
Google Tools
Gmail Gmail is a new kind of webmail
Google Maps will allow you to locate an address, find directions more
I Google I Google is your personalized Google page
Google Doc Create and share your work online
Google Calendar Organize your schedule and share events
Google Reader Allows you to subscribe to blogs or websites that are frequently updated and then it let you know when something new has been added. RRS in Plain English Video
Google Sites Google Sites is a free and easy way to create and share WebPages
Google Scholar Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature
Photo Picasa Web Album
Teacher Tube The goal at TeacherTube.com is to provide an online community for sharing instructional teacher videos. Upload your lesson plan videos.