google apps#2

Google Tools Part II

Presented by:Alyssa Baker

alyssa@itsco.org

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Classroom Tools

• Examples:oiGoogleoDocs    oBloggeroSitesoReaderoCalendaroGoogle Earth and Maps

Sites• Create and share a classroom, team, or

group websiteo Customize for look/feel

• No need for HTMLo Easy one click editing!

• Set as public or private• Invite collaborators or viewers of your choice• Similar to a Wiki• Subscribe for updates

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Classroom Website:

Class/Group Project:

Class/Group Project:

Get Started!

http://sites.google.com

Calendar• Online calendar to access from any

computer with an internet connection• Group calendar

o Multiple ownerso Send e-vites to potential memberso View friend's/colleague's calendars

• Create events and agendas• Add local weather• Add mobile setup to access from phone

o Sync with other calendars

Easily create multiple calendars

Create events and invite guests

Add friends, colleagues, or public calendars

http://calendar.google.com

What is RSS?

Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.

~ http://www.whatisrss.com/

Many sites display a small icon with the acronyms RSS, XML, or RDF to let you know a feed is available

What is a Feed Reader or Aggregator?

Software or site used to grab the RSS feeds in order for you to read, use and share.

Google Reader: feed aggregator

• Free• Save time• Works on any mobile phone browser• Keep track of your favorite websites• Subscribe to your favorite RSS feeds

Subscribe directly from Reader

Or from individual sites

Add a starShareEmailMark as readTag favorite articles to view laterOrganize in folders

http://reader.google.com

Alyssa Baker

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