Google Docs for Teachers page http://bit.ly/1S99dA Google Docs for Teachers page
Here you can find ideas for using Google Docs in your classroom, use our back to school guides to learn how to create docs and sites for your classes, and choose from teacher templates in our Template Gallery.
To see how other teachers are using Google Docs in their classroom, check out our teacher-submitted docs.
From search games to presentations on how to use Docs with your students, here you can find real-world examples of innovative ways that teachers and librarians are using Google tools to help students learn.
Google Docs Viewer http://bit.ly/14JHHI Google Docs Viewer
View online files using the Google Docs Viewer
In 2008, we added PDF upload and view to Google Docs, and the "View" link for PDF attachments in Gmail. We also added support for viewing PowerPoint and TIFF files in Gmail in April 2009.
Starting in Sept 2009, we've opening up this technology to all webmasters and blog owners with the Google Docs viewer.
All you have to do is give the URL of a PDF, Powerpoint or TIFF document to us and we'll display it directly in your browser with no download required.
To generate the code visit http://docs.google.com/viewer
Transitioning to Google Apps (Integration) http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=67777 When it comes to transitioning to Google Apps, we've found that it's important to communicate with your users early and often.
Here is a suggested timetable that should help make the transition easy and enable your users to get the most out of the applications. 'Go Live' with Google Apps at your school
Google Docs and Spreadsheets for teaching http://bit.ly/uvK9D Google Docs and Spreadsheets for teaching
Notes on using Google Docs and Spreadsheets for teaching
Introduction to using Google Docs for collaborative writing
Google Apps The Missing Manual http://tr.im/vs2i Google Apps The Missing Manual
Downloadable ebook
Google Apps: The Missing Manual teaches you how to use three relatively new applications from Google: "Docs and Spreadsheets," which provide many of the same core tools that you find in Word and Excel; and Google Calendar and Gmail, the applications that offer an alternative to Outlook.
Webinar: Using Google Docs to Support Your PLC http://plcweb.wikispaces.com/webinar Webinar: Using Google Docs to Support Your PLC
Although this webinar tutorial on using Google Docs is over now ... there are some useful materials still available is you wished to run your own session.
PLC = professional learning community
Google Apps Education Community http://edu.googleapps.com/ Google Apps Education Community
Welcome to the Google Apps Education Community, a site to share, connect and learn
This site is brought to you by Google – especially for Google Apps educators and students. Come join and help us build it!
Google Docs Templates http://docs.google.com/templates Google Docs Templates
Google documents can be used to create letters, presentations, and spreadsheets. But the power of Google Docs goes far beyond this when using templates. You can find templates to quickly create any document you might need, from Christmas wish-lists to forms that organize your emergency contact information, budgets, or time sheets.
The template gallery was launched in 2008, but was never been open to public submissions until summer 2009.
If you have a great template you are using with Google Docs, share it with others by submitting it to the gallery! I can see this new feature exploding the Google Docs potential as new and clever templates are added that will expand how we use Google Docs even further.
Google Apps Education Edition http://tr.im/pfUz Google Apps Education Edition
Communication and collaboration tools for campus and beyond
Google Apps for Education overview http://tr.im/oLqz Google Apps for Education overview ... from Kathy Schrock "I receive lots of questions and see lots of posts about the effective use of Google Apps for Education in the K-12 environment.
Following are some of my thoughts."
Google for Educators Discussion Group http://tr.im/of8Y Google for Educators Discussion Group
Welcome to the Google for Educators Discussion Group. We'll be using this group to keep you updated on Google's K-12 Education initiatives, but our real hope is that this will become the home of a vibrant community of educators.
We encourage you to use this space to start discussions with fellow teachers. Talk about anything you'd like. Share ideas about innovation in education; ask questions about where to find teaching resources; tell your colleagues about curricula you've created that have worked really well.
How to Publish Google Docs to Your Website http://tr.im/of88 How to Publish Google Docs to Your Website
We’ve discussed ways Google Docs makes collaboration better recently, but sometimes part of “collaboration” means making a document or information accessible to people you don’t know (yet) using the Internet. Being able to publish a Google document directly onto your website in a fast and easy way makes this process… well… fast and easy.
6 Awesome Google Docs Templates http://tr.im/mOCI 6 Awesome Google Docs Templates
With travel plans, family trips, and a new determination to get in shape, you can always use a little more streamlining to it all.
Here are the six Google Docs templates that will help you stay organized enough so you can focus on enjoying the summer!
Google Apps vs Google Tools and Products http://sites.google.com/site/colettecassinelli/apps Google Apps Education Edition vs. Google Tools and Products
Integrating Google Tools 4 Teachers
This is an EXCELLENT resource .... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Living The Digital Life: Google Documents http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU2u9AoBIBs Living The Digital Life: Google Documents
Living The Digital Life: Google Documents
Technical Sales Assistants at U.C. Berkeley's Campus Computer Store, The Scholar's Workstation discuss Web Applications with U.C Berkeley retired faculty and staff.
Google Docs in Plain English http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA Google Docs in Plain English
Create and share online documents, spreadsheets and presentations. It's free.
Google for Educators (Apps / Docs) http://www.google.com/educators/all_grades.html Google for Educators ... Classroom activities - A brief overview of Google products and ideas for integrating them into classwork (all grades)
Google Docs & Spreadsheets in the Classroom | Google Apps: Education Edition |
Idea: Docs for TeachersPrint http://docs.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=134592 Idea: Docs for TeachersPrint
Introduce students to the scientific method | Plant genetics research and data collection | Collaborate on a global history project | Senior year-long projects | Student survey to assess group participation levels | Tracking missing student assignments in a shared spreadsheet | Gathering group feedback and evaluations | Let Google do your grading | Using spreadsheet forms as a rubric for grading | Book review and rating form | Technology help desk form |
email obstacle for student Google Docs accounts http://tinyurl.com/62os3g Overcoming the email obstacle for student Google Docs accounts
The problem is that to have a Google Docs account, you need an email address. You need it to verify your Google Docs account. Most elementary and some middle school students don’t have email addresses and their parents may not want them to have one. If a teacher helps a student create an email account and the student uses that account for troublemaking or connects to the wrong people, there could be some liability issues. At least that’s what scares teachers.
A solution is ...
Mailcatch.com is a disposable email address service. You create an email address by just using it. Then you go to mailcatch.com and retrieve any emails sent to it. In a few hours, the email disappears. You can't send email from it and you can return to it to get recovery password emails.
Create Forms Directly in Google Docs http://tinyurl.com/5h27qd Create Forms Directly in Google Docs
After selecting the Form option, Google opens a wizard that lets you add questions, email or embed the form.
The form saves all the changes automatically and you can now reorder the questions using drag-and-drop.
PowerPoint : Using Google Apps/Docs for Educators http://googlizealesson.wikispaces.com/ PowerPoint : Using Google Apps/Docs for Educators
Take your old worksheets, slide shows, and web quests and add a twist of Google to make creative, collaborative, and engaging lessons!
Getting to know Google Docs: Size limit http://tinyurl.com/5a5p97 Getting to know Google Docs: Size limit
Also
Getting to know Google Docs: Keyboard shortcuts | Getting to know Google Docs: Google Docs basics | Getting to know Google Docs: System requirements |
Web 2.0 for College Instructors (online course) http://etc695.wetpaint.com/ Web 2.0 for College Instructors (online course)
Especially like the Google Apps section.
Google Apps Education Edition http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/edu/index.html Google Apps Education Edition
Imagine how valuable it would be if your entire campus community — students, faculty, and staff — could share information and ideas more easily. With Google Apps Education Edition, you can start bringing that vision to life.
Google Apps EDU Educause:CIT Presentation.pdf http://tinyurl.com/4298oq Google Apps EDU Educause:CIT Presentation.pdf
Google Apps Education Edition
Communication and collaboration tools for campus and beyond
A research project at Stanford University