Google

Introduction

Most people know Google as a search engine, but it is much more than that. Google has many educational features, in fact, it has an entire network built around education: Google in Education. You can find resources for both teachers and students on the network. The most important benefit to Google is that many features are integrated. No longer do you need to sign in and out of different programs that do different things. Educationally, you could function solely based on using Google products. This is also why Google has come out with the Google Chromebook for $249 and the Acer Chromebook for $199.

For students, Google has a Global Google Student Network (age 13+). For teachers, Google provides a network, professional development, applications, videos and much more.

Interested in Google Education for your school? https://sites.google.com/a/googleapps.com/k12-guide-to-going-google/

Google in Education

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/eduatgoogle

Google Plus Channel: https://plus.google.com/+GoogleinEducation/posts

Gmail

• To take advantage of all the Google products, you must start with setting up a free gmail account.
• STEP 1: Go to www.gmail.com
• STEP 2: Create a new account - free!
• TIP: Make sure your gmail is appropriate for professional use
• From your gmail account you can access many Google products such as Google docs, Google calendar, and Google sites. You can also log in instantly to other Google applications like Picasa, blogger, and maps.

Google +

Set up

• Help Site for Google+
• STEP 1: Create a Google + Account - https://plus.google.com/ - create an account using your gmail account
• Once you have a Google account you should download "Chrome" on your desktop at home or at your work/school when possible. Google Chrome Download Site - The advantage of having Chrome is that once you sign into Google anywhere in chrome, you will see all your bookmarks. A great feature that makes you much more efficient in your work and can save you time.
• STEP 2: Set up your Google + Profile
  • Go to Google.com
  • Top right - sign in
  • If you are signed in your will see in the top left corner a +You or your name - see picture below of what it looks like when I am signed into Google +.