Google+
Google+
Getting to Know the Language
As with each online tool, there is a specific set of vocabulary you need to be aware of in order to speak intelligently (and decipher what your friends are saying).
Stream = your news feed
Circle = to friend someone; to follow
Uncircle = to unfriend someone; to unfollow
+1-ed = to like a post; to favorite a tweet; also called plussed
Followers = friends or fans that have you in their circles
Hangout = video calling
Circle Sunday = Follow Friday
Accessing Google+
1. Open Google+
2. Enter your username and password > Sign in.
Note: You'll automatically be signed in to Google+ if you've already signed in to another Google product in the same browser.
Google+ Apps
iTunes Link - https://goo.gl/CAe9s
Google Play Link - https://goo.gl/ruuHW
Launched in June 2011
Has grown to over 500 million users
Daily active users = 350 million
+1 button is used 5 billion times per day
~625,000 new users on Google+ every day
68% of Google+ users are male, 32% are female
Google+ cost $585 million and took 500 employees to build
What is Google+?
Google+ (pronounced and sometimes written as Google Plus) is an interest-based social network that is owned and operated by Google. It is located at http://plus.google.com.
About Google+
Classroom Resources
Teaching with Google+ - http://goo.gl/GDgkt
Ways Teachers and Students can use Google+ - http://goo.gl/HY9UL
Innovative Ways of Using Google Plus in Education - http://goo.gl/bJ7Sx
Teen Safety Guide - https://goo.gl/kHbUQV
Google+ for Educators Live Binder - http://goo.gl/IU9iRb
General Resources
Google Plus Cheat Sheet - http://goo.gl/pW81n
Google Plus Beginners Guide, Ryan Lytle - http://goo.gl/jMVxnY
Make Use of: Google Plus: A Guide for Everyone, Maggie Marystone - http://goo.gl/A2f1n3
Great Infographics from Pinterest - https://goo.gl/uePGCX
The Ultimate Google Cheat Sheet - http://goo.gl/IE3or
What is Google+ and do I need it? - https://goo.gl/nu6WI
5+ Awesome Google Tricks You Might Not Know About - http://goo.gl/U3raXc
Google+ for the Rest of Us, Guy Kawasaki - http://goo.gl/wsOTrL
The New Google Plus with Interesting New Features - http://goo.gl/lNfE4x
Introducing the New Google Plus - https://goo.gl/Uzt8Z7
10 Things to do When Getting Started with Google Plus - http://goo.gl/kBRCK4
How to Use Google Plus - A Quick Guide - http://goo.gl/FUDMBd
5 Easy Steps for Getting Started with Google + - http://goo.gl/ItL6qw
Getting Started with Google+ for Dummies - http://goo.gl/AbxCUg
6 Steps for Using Google Plus - http://goo.gl/d8Rt0
Google+ Help - https://support.google.com/plus#topic