Google offers dozens of free resources that teachers and students can use to improve their learning experiences. This 33-page guide by Google Certified Teacher Richard Byrne, is intended for teachers who would like to know more about Google Search, Google Docs, and Google Maps. This guide begins with an overview of advanced Google Search tools that can improve Internet search experiences.
See the detailed list below which includes information about using Google Gadgets for creating word clouds and checking readability levels (Pages 20-4) as well as...
Search Tools
An overview of Google’s lesserknown search tools. Google Books, Google Scholar, Google News.
Pages 2 - 3
Google Books
How to access Google Books advanced search. How to embed books into your blog or website.
Pages 4-6
Google News Widgets
How to put custom Google News on your blog or website.
Page 8
Google Docs
Nine uses of Google Docs beyond word processing and presentations.
Pages 9-11
Creating Quizzes in Google Docs
Step by step directions for creating a quiz and posting it online using Google Docs Forms.
Pages 12- 17
Google Maps
Six ways to use Google Maps beyond the Social Studies classroom. Directions for creating placemarks in Google Maps.
Pages 25 - 32
Visit: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/03/free-33-page-guide-google-for-teachers.html
You can view this guide electronically (consider the environment before printing!)
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