 toolsWelcome! We will learn the basics of Google's Web 2.0 applications for the classroom. These tools allow us to build an online collaborative environment for your students, their parents, others and yourself. Why do this? 1. Cut down on paper use! 2. Allow better communications between all parties concerned. 3. Allow for more flexibility in instruction. 4. Allow for more creativity in instruction. Need I say more??!! We will focus on SIX essential and inter-operable tools: They are: Gmail Google Groups Google Docs Google Sites Google Calendar Google Blogger, and if time permits: Google Earth and Maps. | Murry Bergtraum High School - Using Google Tools for Teaching John Elfrank-Dana, Facilitator  |