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Literacy ForumMay 7, 2010

Rob McCormack, P. Eng.

Handouts

Tip of the day2+2 =?

Word for the day

“Sky,” which in Old Norse, means cloud, came into English in the Middle English period (1100-1400) , replacing the Old English (600-1100) or Anglo-Saxon word “sceo,” meaning cloud.

In Middle English, “sky” meant cloud first and the sky second, while “cloud,” derived from Old English “clud,” meant rock, hill, and cloud in that order.

It has been only since 1400 that “sky” meant sky and “cloud” cloud.

Cloud Computing

21 Ways to Succeed at College

http://www.slideshare.net/mrmccormack/21waystosuceedatcollege

Survey says…

What is….http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA

1. Ability to pay attention

2. Ability to recall content (long and short term)

Can Google Docs HELP?2

1. What are Google DocsWord processor /Presentation/Spreadsheets

2. Microsoft Office ($649.00 at Staples)

3. Demo- Create and share a document- Jessica – what I learned document- Show History of Document- Reel Art Show - collaborative

1. ProsFree!History of documentExtremely collaborativeBest way to SHARE (email, local .docs a nightmare)Publish as a web page (public – optional)

1. Cons- not as many features- what about backups?- some file size limitations – can purchase more- Hosted in US ?

1. Time to learn, play with2. Tryout – share - collaborate8

Homework 10 min.Why Google Apps for Education?

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Thanks – Credits - Prizes

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