If you have a project or idea you think is a good example of how Google Sites has helped in the classroom, send it to Google by June 12, 2008. They will highlight some of the best ideas on the Docs for Teachers page and the new Sites for Teachers pages, the first 20 get a t-shirt.

Check out the Google Apps blog for more details.

I am currently developing a workshop for video teachers on how to use all of Google's tools to make videos.  We will be exploring the variety of ways we can get kids to start sharing great ideas.  We will also explore new ways to get kids to evaluate their videos, themselves, and their group members. 

I am working with a few entities to host the event.  I will report more soon.

Today on the Official Google Notebook Blog,  it was announced that
"starting next week, we plan to stop active development on Google
Notebook".  They said that "we'll continue to maintain service for
those of you who've already signed up".

This means that if you or your colleagues haven't signed up to use
Google Notebook, now is your last chance.

Check out the article here:
http://googlenotebookblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/stopping-development-o...

Looking for an alternative application?  Check out this post from Lifehacker:

http://lifehacker.com/5131781/where-to-go-when-google-notebook-goes-down

Tulare County of Office of Education has asked me to conduct another series of Google Workshops.  Here is the information:

March 11, , 2009, 4:00—7:00 pm
Introduction to Google: Making Information Accessible
Learn the basics on setting up accounts, optimizing your desktop, collaborative research tools, and RSS feeds. The class includes an introduction to into applications and calendars. Find out about “even more” and the many programs just a click away.

March 25, 2009, 4:00—7:00 pm
Using Google Docs
Learn how to use Google Docs including Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentation. Explore ways to use these collaborative web-based tools and integrate them into dynamic group projects.

April 15, 2009 4:00—7:00 pm
Creating a Google Site
Is as easy as editing a document, which means there's no markup language for you to learn. Google Sites is the easiest way to make information accessible to people who need quick, up-to-date access. People can work together on a Site to add file attachments, information from other Google applications (like Google Docs, Google Calendar), and new free-form content.

Space is limited….. Register soon!
$25.00 per class

Register on-line for these workshops by using the Organization Management System (OMS), GO TO:

http://tulare.k12oms.org., find the date & class, “Click Here to Register” on the right side and complete the necessary information. You will receive a CONFIRMING e-mail upon our receipt and verification of your registration.

Payment must be received prior to day of class via open purchase order (Contact your school or district’s financial officer for more information), or by check, or by using a credit card over the phone. Only paid registrants have a guaranteed spot. Make checks payable to Tulare County Office of Education.

Send to: TCOE/ERS, 7000 Doe Avenue, Suite A, Visalia, CA 93291, Attention: Ame Quinonez,

DINNER IS PROVIDED!

 

I have created a new blog for Apple using Educators.  If you use a mac in the classroom, this is the blog for you.  With the help of other teachers in the Central Valley, I am posting helpful tricks and tidbits for success.

Check out the site at Kwality Apple.

You have seen the templates in Google Docs.  Now you can find templates for great forms to use on your site or elsewhere.
Read more about it here.

Thank you for joining me during the TCOE Google Workshops.  Access my notes and lots more links Here.