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= Google Calendars =



__**Why Google Calendars?**__
 * 1) They are easy to use and FREE!
 * 2) They are easy to share and can be edited by multiple users.
 * 3) Google Calendars makes it easy to keep several calendars at one time and make them public or private.
 * 4) They can easily be embedded into a wiki, blog or other web page.
 * 5) They can be downloaded on to web-based cell phones or iPods.

__**Classroom Uses**__
 * 1) Communicate with students - Google Calendars is a fast and easy way to give students 24/7 access to assignments or noteworthy days.
 * 2) Communicate with parents - When you need parents to assist in the classroom, get student work or know when big events are taking place, share or post a Google Calendar.
 * 3) Clubs and Organizations - Use a Google Calendar to reach students, parents and the community regarding club functions and activities.

__The following video is a quick and easy tutorial on how to set up and use Google Calendars:__

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= Google Documents and Presentations =



__**Why Google Documents and Presentations?**__
 * 1) It is easy to use and FREE!
 * 2) It is basically a web-based version of Word and Power Point that anyone with a Google Mail account can access.
 * 3) Collaboration is simple, so all documents and presentations can be shared and edited by multiple users.
 * 4) Free, web-based storage is provided making no need for memory sticks or disks, and it can be accessed from any Internet connection.
 * 5) They provide 24/7 access to school work, making collaboration and communication better between teachers and students.
 * 6) Students can easily work on papers, written assignments or presentations from home or anywhere they can access the Internet.
 * 7) Never hear the excuse "my printer didn't work" or "I left my paper at home."


 * __Classroom Uses__**
 * 1) Share documents or presentations with your students without memory sticks or disks.
 * 2) Collect student work, papers or homework in a paperless environment.
 * 3) Allow students to peer edit or create collaborative projects with ease.
 * 4) Easily track edits by review the history of documents or presentations.

__The following video is a quick and easy tutorial on how to set up and use Google Documents and Presentations:__

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= Google Spreadsheets and Forms =



__**Why Google Spreadsheets and Forms?**__
 * 1) It is easy to use and FREE!
 * 2) It is basically a web-based version of Excel that anyone with a Google Mail account can access.
 * 3) Collaboration is simple, so all documents and forms can be shared and edited by multiple users.
 * 4) Free, web-based storage is provided making no need for memory sticks or disks, and it can be accessed from any Internet connection.
 * 5) They provide 24/7 access to school work, making collaboration and communication better between teachers and students.
 * 6) It gives you the ability to collect data, survey students or make online assessments with easy.


 * __Classroom Uses__**
 * 1) Collect information using a form from student, parents or colleagues.
 * 2) Use the forms like an online exam or other assessment.
 * 3) Forms can be used to provide additional assessment for gifted or advanced learners.
 * 4) During lab work student data can be entered, making results visible in real time.
 * 5) Upload data results to charts, graphs or maps for instant, real-time results.

__The following video is a quick and easy tutorial on how to set up and use Google Spreadsheets and Forms:__

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