Google Apps are some of the most widely used tools in education today. This extremely powerful tool can do so much and it’s all free. Lucky for all of us, Tom Barrett has built a crowdsourced Google Doc (of course) …
Ways to Support Teachers with Google Apps for Education
See how Google Docs works and many concrete examples of how Google Docs can be used for student projects and best practices for maximizing their workflow as well as student workflow.
http://kylepace.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/ways-to-support-teachers-with-google-apps-for-education/…
Gmail adds support for search inside message attachments
If you use Google’s webmail service, Gmail, you can now search attachments in your e-mail messages that are in formats from popular programs, such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and others.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2010889/gmail-adds-support-for-search-inside-message-attachments.html…
CloudMagic: A Google for Your Private Data
Think of CloudMagic as a private version of Google that lets you search all your personal data stored in the various clouds from a central location.
http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/09/20/tech-journal-a-google-for-your-private-data/…
A Checklist For Using Google’s New eLearning Course Builder
Google has entered the increasingly crowded eLearning fray with their new Course Builder software, an open source software that will allow educators to create courses of their own on any topic.
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/a-checklist-for-using-googles-new-elearning-course-builder/…
How Google Builds Its Maps—and What It Means for the Future of Everything
An exclusive look inside Ground Truth, the secretive program to build the world’s best accurate maps.
8 Must-Have Google Chrome Apps For Students
With today’s technology, students can take control of their browser by using customizable web apps and extensions to stay on task.
http://edudemic.com/2012/07/8-must-have-google-chrome-apps-for-students/…
Top 10 Clever Tricks Built Right Into Gmail
Even if you consider yourself a Gmail ninja, though, there are quite a few tricks you might not know about (and some that Google didn’t even intend). Here are our top 10 clever tricks built right into Gmail.
http://lifehacker.com/5903974/top-10-clever-tricks-built-right-into-gmail…
35 Sources for Curated Educational Videos
There are some great websites and services that take the guesswork out of finding and sorting educational video content. Here is a list of some of the curated video sites we’ve come across in our work.
http://gettingsmart.com/blog/2012/07/35-sources-curated-educational-videos/…
181 Google Tricks That Will Save You Time in School [Updated]
The list has made it all the way to 181 different tricks. Explore our collection of tricks to find new, faster ways to search, read email, manage your time, and more.
Google’s New Brain Could Have a Big Impact
The Knowledge Graph is rapidly learning about the world. It promises to transform more than just search.
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428180/googles-new-brain-could-have-a-big-impact/…
The Educator’s Guide to Instagram and Other Photo Apps
A great guide to get started or get more out of using Instagram.
http://theedublogger.com/2012/05/28/the-educators-guide-to-instagram-and-other-photo-apps/…
7 Tools for Collaboratively Creating Image Galleries
The following tools could be used by you and your students to create galleries of images captured while on a field trip. These tools could also be used to collaboratively create galleries of Creative Commons and Public Domain images.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/05/7-good-tools-for-collaboratively.html…
Google Search Education – teach your students to search better
Google Search Education is another great educational resource from Google. The site has lesson plans and even live training to help students, and teachers, learn how to search for academic sources, as well as develop critical and independent thinking skills.…
How to Choose Between Cloud Storage Services like Google Drive and Dropbox
With so many options on cloud storage services available, which ones should you choose? Here’s a rundown of the best cloud storage services, and why you should consider using them.