So you think you know Google Search?
The Crib Sheets:
Bonus: Posters for your classroom.
15 Second Search Tips Videos (from Google)
Web Search
Don't miss Wonderwheel and Timeline!
Image Swirl, the new image search feature similar to Wonderwheel.
Don't miss File Type and Usage Rights.
Don't forget to learn the Google Operators like Define: and others.
Specialized Search (Killer Research Tools)
Search Chris Bell's Library
Scholar Search Support (Don't miss the "cited by" feature!)
News Search Support (See also News Timeline and InQuotes from Google Labs.)
Bonus: Search, Learn Share (Bring many search tools together!)
Multimedia Search (Time Permitting)
More Search Tools for Educators
Tip: Enter your school's website to translate the site into Spanish... and then post a link to the translation on your site!
Custom Search Engine Support (Regular Google Account Required)
Search Curriculum to use with your classes
Developed by teachers along with Googlers. (Davis, Ferenz and Gray)
Google Squared: A new way to display search results
The Tool:
The Crib Sheet:
How to Set Up Your Google Site
via Chris Clementi, GCT
Demonstration:
Workshops by Chris Bell (This site!)
A Sandbox Site
Uses
Student portfolios
Peer-editing
Student journals
Project-based learning
Class website
Clubs, student organizations, etc.
Blogs
Curriculum planning
Professional development
GCT Google Sites Resources:
Videos and Tutorials about Google Sites
Using Google Sites with Google Apps
A Google Site about Google Sites
Screencast on embedding Voicethread to Google Sites
Google Certified Teacher Examples:
Google Sites in Action - Mr. Spevack's Class Website
Sites for curriculum development
The Middle School Newsletter (communication for parents)
More Tech Professional Development
Career Exploration for Students
More Great Examples
Great Ways to Integrate Technology
Inauguration Day 2009 Class Project
Mobile Search
GOOG-411 Watch video Find businesses for free from any phone – no internet access required. Just call GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411)
Google Goggles (Android phones v.1.6+)