a gaggle of google applications
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South Carolina Business Education Association Convention Myrtle Beach, SC February 17-20, 2010 Lynn B. Keane and Jake Crumb University of South CarolinaTRANSCRIPT
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Lynn B. Keane, Ph.D.Lynn B. Keane, Ph.D.University of South CarolinaUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of South Carolina
Jake Jake CrumbCrumbUniversity of South University of South CarolinaCarolina
South Carolina Business Education Association ConventionSouth Carolina Business Education Association ConventionMyrtle Beach, SCMyrtle Beach, SC
February 17February 17--20, 20, 20102010
A Gaggle of Google ApplicationsPresentation OutlinePresentation Outline
• Some definitions
• Pros and cons of using Google • Pros and cons of using Google
applications
• Google applications
Some l oom e mple• Some classroom examples
• Resources
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Some Definitions
• Gaggle – A cluster or group– A gabbling or cackling sound
W b 2 0• Web 2.0– 2nd generation of the WWW focused on the ability
for people to collaborate and share informationfor people to collaborate and share information• Web 3.0
– “the location-aware and moment-relevant Internet” – Todd Lucier
• Cloud ComputingA li ti d li d i th I t t
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– Applications delivered via the Internet
Pros and Cons of Using Google A li tiApplications• Pros • ConsPros
– Learner becomes the expert
– Work is open to
Cons– Google apps are not
integrated with LMSs– A student’s work isWork is open to
feedback from others– Tools are free and easy
to maintain and share
A student s work is open for public criticism
– Without guidelines, – Lots of support and
tutorials available– Promotes peer learning
d ti
could lead to negative learning experience
– Confidentiality issuesP d t band cooperation
– Available anytime, anywhereTools can be used
– Products can be accidentally edited or deleted
– Tools can be used outside the classroom
Google ApplicationsG il htt // il lGmail: http://mail.google.com
Gmail is a free, search-based webmail service that combines the best features of traditional email with Google's search technology.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Docs: http://docs google comGoogle Docs: http://docs.google.com
Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Sites: http://sites google comGoogle Sites: http://sites.google.com
Google Sites is an online application that makes creating aGoogle Sites is an online application that makes creating a team website as easy as editing a document.
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Google ApplicationsiGoogle: http://www google com/igiGoogle: http://www.google.com/ig
iGoogle lets you create a personalized homepage that t i G l h b t th t d h icontains a Google search box at the top, and your choice
of any number of gadgets below.
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Google ApplicationsG l E th htt // th lGoogle Earth: http://earth.google.com
Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite i t i 3D b ildi f l i i timagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Groups: http://groups.google.com
A Google Group is a user-owned group created using the Google Groups service.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Maps: http://maps google comGoogle Maps: http://maps.google.com
Google Maps is a basic web mapping service application.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle News: http://news google comGoogle News: http://news.google.com
Google News is an automated news aggregatorGoogle News is an automated news aggregator.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Sketchup: http://sketchup google comGoogle Sketchup: http://sketchup.google.com
Use Google Sketchup to create, modify, and share 3D g p , y,models.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Calendar: http://calendar google comGoogle Calendar: http://calendar.google.com
Google Calendar is a time management web application.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Picasa: http://picasa google comGoogle Picasa: http://picasa.google.com
Google Picasa helps you organize, edit, and share your h tphotos.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle Blogger: http://www blogger comGoogle Blogger: http://www.blogger.com
Blogger is a free blog publishing tool for easily sharing th ht ith th ldyour thoughts with the world.
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Google ApplicationsGoogle TalkGoogle Talk
Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging and voice over internetapplication for instant messaging and voice over internet protocol (VOIP).
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Some Classroom ExamplesGoogle BloggerGoogle Blogger
• Manage several course blogs from the Dashboard
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Some Classroom ExamplesGoogle BloggerGoogle Blogger
• Keep up-to-date with course blogs with Reading List
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Some Classroom ExamplesGoogle SitesGoogle Sites
• Give web-based, interactive presentations
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New Google ApplicationsGoogle WaveGoogle Wave
An online tool for real-time communication and collaboration. A wave can be both a conversation and a document whereA wave can be both a conversation and a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more.
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New Google ApplicationsG l BGoogle Buzz
Start conversations about the things you find interesting. g y gShare updates, photos, videos and more with your friends.
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Resources
• Reynard, R. (2010). Web 3.0 and its relevance for instruction. T H E Journal Retrieved February 7 2010 fromT.H.E. Journal. Retrieved February 7, 2010, from http://thejournal.com
• Yegulalp, S. (2010). The full buzz on Google Buzz. Computerworld. Retrieved February 12, 2010, fromComputerworld. Retrieved February 12, 2010, from http://www.computerworld.com
• Google for Educators: http://www.google.com/educators/activities.html
• How to use Google apps in the classroom: http://knol.google.com/k/dennis-daniels/how-to-use-google-apps-in-the-classroom/3nfyr4uwyk0hi/8#U i G l D i th l• Using Google Docs in the classroom: http://electronicportfolios.com/google/UsingGoogleDocsintheclassroom.pdf
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