Tag: google
The 100 Best Web 2.0 Classroom Tools Chosen By You
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It's time for the annual mega-list of the best of the best tools for teachers. From A to Z, more than 900 resources were submitted and this is the final list. Do you know each of these tools?
50 Little-Known Ways Google Docs Can Help In Education
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Google Docs is such an incredible tool for college students, offering collaboration, portability, ease of use, and widespread acceptance. But there are so many options, both hidden and obvious, that there’s a good chance you’re not using Google Docs to its fullest capability.
Google Launches Free Tool To Let You Run Your Own Online Courses
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Sensing the excitement from online education tools like edX, Google has just unveiled a (very beta) version of its own course building software. If you've ever wanted to run your own online courses, this might be worth your time.
181 Google Tricks That Will Save You Time
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Google is no longer just a search engine. With a world of apps, world-beating email, an online productivity suite, and a mobile operating system, keeping up with all of the potential is a challenge. Here are 181 ways to get started.
50 Free Android Apps Being Used In Education Right Now
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I'll admit it. I'm a fan of Apple products. But that doesn't mean I don't yearn for some of the fabulous features on Android phones too. Until the day when Apple and Google merge (ha!), we're left with a split marketplace of apps.
The 30 Best Web 2.0 Tools For Teachers (2012 Edition)
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Looking for the best cloud computing software for your school? What about a way to remotely store homework and other assignments? It's time to figure out which web 2.0 tool is right for you!
How To Make Students Better Online Researchers
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I recently came across an article in Wired Magazine called "Why Kids Can't Search". I'm always interested in this particular topic, because it's something I struggle with in my middle and high school classes constantly, and I know I'm not alone in my frustrations.
15 Lesson Plans For Making Students Better Online Researchers
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How do you make students better online researchers? By understanding how they can and should use Google, of course!
50 Google+ Circles Teachers Should Know About
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Education subject matter in particular seems to flourish on Google+, with parents, teachers, pros, students, and interested outsiders meeting up and talking about anything and everything. Social media-savvy educators seeking any outlet possible to trade resources and ideas should check out the following circles for hot topics in teaching all age levels — including adults!
Higher Ed’s Ultimate Guide To Cloud Computing
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More schools than ever before are jumping into cloud computing. Is it right for you? What are the privacy implications? That and many more questions are answered in our latest ultimate guide.
instaGrok: The Search Engine Made Just For Education
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Oh sure, Google's great and all...until you realize it's not perfect. Google is designed for everyone on the planet. But what if Google was totally rebuilt with education in mind? It'd probably look exactly like InstaGrok.
10 Reasons To Try 20% Time In The Classroom
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Google does it. Your classroom could too. Why not try a little creative thinking with 20% time in the classroom?
12 Ways To Use Google Search In School, By Degree Of Difficulty
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I've been completely obsessed with Google's new mini-site devoted to finding better ways to incorporate proper web searches into the classroom. Dubbed 'Search Education,'Google's new site has an array of lesson plans, videos, concept maps, and other tools designed to help any educator properly integrate Google.
iPad or Chromebook: 4 Questions To Ask Before Choosing
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Choosing between the iPad or Chromebook leads one to ask many questions. EdTechTeacher's Beth Holland attempts to answer a few.
The 60-Second Guide To Smartphones In Education
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Smartphones and apps are the pinnacle of buzzwords when it comes to education. You can't swing an app without hitting a smartphone...or something. So what's all the buzz about? Are smartphones really that big a deal in education?
10 Educational and Free Movies Just Released On YouTube
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If you’re in the final stretch of the school year, you may have resorted to showing some movies in the classroom. Rather than rely on your DVD collection or school’s library, why not take advantage of Netflix, Hulu, or the newest addition to the streaming world…YouTube Movies!
