The document discusses Google applications that can be used for collaboration and sharing information. It provides an overview of applications like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Calendar, Google Maps, and Google Talk. Examples are given of how these applications could be used in classroom settings for activities like collaborative writing, presenting, and collecting data. Emerging applications from Google like Google Wave and Google Buzz are also mentioned. Resources for learning more about using Google apps in education are provided.
1. A Gaggle of Google
Applications
Lynn B. Keane, Ph.D.
University of South Carolina
Jake Crumb
University of South Carolina
South Carolina Business Education Association Convention
Myrtle Beach, SC
February 17-20, 2010
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2. A Gaggle of Google Applications
Presentation Outline
• Some definitions
• Pros and cons of using Google
applications
• Google applications
• Some classroom examples
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• Resources
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3. Some Definitions
• Gaggle
– A cluster or group
– A gabbling or cackling sound
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Web 2.0
– 2nd generation of the WWW focused on the ability
for people to collaborate and share information
• Web 3.0
– “the location-aware and moment-relevant Internet”
– Todd Lucier
• Cloud Computing
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Applications delivered via the Internet
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4. Pros and Cons of Using Google
Applications
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• Pros • Cons
– Learner becomes the – Google apps are not
expert integrated with LMSs
– Work is open to – A student’s work is
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feedback from others open for public
– Tools are free and easy criticism
to maintain and share – Without guidelines,
– Lots of support and could lead to negative
tutorials available learning experience
– Promotes peer learning – Confidentiality issues
and cooperation
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– Available anytime, accidentally edited or
anywhere deleted
– Tools can be used
outside the classroom
5. Google Applications
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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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6. Google Applications
Google Docs: http://docs.google.com
http://docs google com
Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor,
spreadsheet and presentation editor.
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7. Google Applications
Google Sites: http://sites.google.com
http://sites google com
Google Sites is an online application that makes creating a
team website as easy as editing a document.
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8. Google Applications
iGoogle: http://www google com/ig
http://www.google.com/ig
iGoogle lets you create a personalized homepage that
contains a Google search b at th t
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of any number of gadgets below.
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9. Google Applications
Google Earth: http://earth.google.com
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Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite
imagery, maps, t
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from galaxies i outer
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space to the canyons of the ocean.
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10. Google Applications
Google Groups: http://groups.google.com
A Google Group is a user-owned group created using the
Google Groups service.
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11. Google Applications
Google Maps: http://maps.google.com
http://maps google com
Google Maps is a basic web mapping service
application.
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12. Google Applications
Google News: http://news.google.com
http://news google com
Google News is an automated news aggregator
aggregator.
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13. Google Applications
Google Sketchup: http://sketchup.google.com
http://sketchup google com
Use Google Sketchup to create, modify, and share 3D
g p , y,
models.
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14. Google Applications
Google Calendar: http://calendar.google.com
http://calendar google com
Google Calendar is a time management web application.
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15. Google Applications
Google Picasa: http://picasa.google.com
http://picasa google com
Google Picasa helps you organize, edit, and share your
photos.
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16. Google Applications
Google Blogger: http://www.blogger.com
http://www blogger com
Blogger is a free blog publishing tool for easily sharing
your th
thoughts with th world.
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17. Google Applications
Google Talk
Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based
application for instant messaging and voice over internet
protocol (VOIP).
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25. New Google Applications
Google Wave
An online tool for real-time communication and collaboration.
A 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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26. New Google Applications
Google Buzz
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Start conversations about the things y find interesting.
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Share updates, photos, videos and more with your friends.
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27. Resources
• Reynard, R. (2010). Web 3.0 and its relevance for instruction.
T.H.E. Journal.
T H E Journal Retrieved February 7 2010 from
7, 2010,
http://thejournal.com
• Yegulalp, S. (2010). The full buzz on Google Buzz.
Computerworld. 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#
• Using Google D
U i G l Docs i th classroom:
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http://electronicportfolios.com/google/UsingGoogleDocsinthecl
assroom.pdf
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