8/8/2019 How Google Apps Can Assist Educators

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Google Apps provides an accessible introduction to web-based tools for educators and students, unlocking new pathways to organization andcollaboration.

Google Apps are powerful yet simple to use tools that all educators can start using today. Start small – think big!

Common Tools for Teachers,

Administrators, and Students

For Teachers

Google Sites -createpersonalized websites for theclassroom

Google Books – read the full text of your favorite books or magazine online.

Gmail -email with storage upto 2 gigabytes

Google Docs - create word and document, PowerPoint presentations,

Google spreadsheets - storeand calculate grades for your students.

Google Forms -create surveys,worksheets and quizzes for your students.

Blogger -keep parents and students informed with up-to-date information.

Google Groups -creatediscussion groups for your students and parents.

You Tube - search for school related content for your

students.

Google Scholar - search for scholarly journals and articlesto extend your learning.

Google Orkut -online social network.

For Administrators

Google Knol - become anexpert and share your knowledge.

Google News - search for news stories across the world.

1-800-Goog-411 -Find and connect with businesses for free.(you may also text GOOGLE and receiveresponses via text.)

Google Health - inform your staff on how to organize their medical records online.

Google Images - createvibrant flyers and posters for

your school communications.

Google Groups -creatediscussion groups withteachers.

Google Calendar -organizemeetings and place your schools’ master scheduleonline to share with your staff.

Google Docs - store doc/ forms and send them to your staff while they are stored online.

Google Scholar - search for scholarly journals and articlesfor your staff’s professional development.

For Students

Google Maps -view maps and directions

Google Books – read the full text of your favorite books or magazine

online.

Gmail -email with storage up to 2gigabytes

Google Docs - create word and spreadsheet documents and PowerPoint presentations.

Google Talk –IM and call with your family and friends

Google Sketch - builds 3D models for

class projects.

Google Translate - view web pagesin different languages.

You Tube - search for school related content for projects.

Google Earth -explore your surroundings

Google Labs and experiments -search for a variety of experiments.

Google Calendar - organize your schedule and load it to your phone.

Google Desktop - design you owndesktop.