Google tools for educators. Presentation to k-12 educators. Web 2.0 tools.

1. Gone in’ Reena Lederman Gerard Wise Owls Presentation SUNYIT June 12, 2009

2. Teacher – Home Communication Google Calendar Create You need a google account first. Share Settings can allow different people access. Embed on your webpage

3. Alternate Search Views Timeline Context Faster drill down to information Wonder Wheel Connections Research Color images

4. Maps Across the Disciplines Math – distance, geometry, budget Literature – Grandfather’s Journey, Smokey Night, Hoot, Number the Stars… map the story. Language Arts – digital storytelling Foreign Language – exploration of countries Science – rainforests, trends

5. Using Google Maps Build personalized maps Make a class map of countries of origin Map locations from a book Map social studies topics Location of Civil War events Locations of Native American tribes Add pictures and text Measure distances Plan imaginary trips

6. My Maps

7. My Maps: Where I Grew Up Add personal history Add images Add quotations from a family interview Map family homes/cities

8. Resources Get a Google account - https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount Google for Educators http://www.google.com/educators/index.html Google Blog http://googleblog.blogspot.com/ Lit Trips http://www.googlelittrips.org/ Educators Discussion http://groups.google.com/group/google-for-educators?lnk=gschg&pli=1 Teacher Academy http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html