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A Gaggle of Google A Gaggle of Google A Gaggle of Google A Gaggle of Google Applications Applications Lynn B. Keane, Ph.D. Lynn B. Keane, Ph.D. University of South Carolina University of South Carolina University of South Carolina University of South Carolina Jake Jake Crumb Crumb University of South University of South Carolina Carolina South Carolina Business Education Association Convention South Carolina Business Education Association Convention Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, SC February 17 February 17-20, 20, 2010 2010

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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 Carolina

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A Gaggle of GoogleA Gaggle of GoogleA Gaggle of Google A Gaggle of Google ApplicationsApplications

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

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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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Some Classroom ExamplesGoogle SitesGoogle Sites

• Create collaborative, knowledge bases

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Some Classroom ExamplesGoogle DocsGoogle Docs

• Collaborative writing

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Some Classroom ExamplesGoogle DocsGoogle Docs

• Collaborative data collection

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Some Classroom ExamplesGoogle DocsGoogle Docs

• Web-based data collection

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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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