Computer Applications

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After receiving my Google Teacher Certification, I created several user friendly handouts that could be used for a variety of classroom projects.

Google Sites: This handout has simple detailed steps on how to create sites using Google. It is a free and simple way for teachers to make classroom websites for the classroom. You can add attachments for easy downloads, create links to important resources, add images to make it attractive and embed instructional videos. Web Design Techniques are also provided in this handout.

Google Template Sites: This user friendly handout will give in depth tips on using Google Templates. It provides useful design tips, html tips and much more. Resources are provided to make your life easier. When you complete this assignment, you will have the knowledge necessary to create sites from scratch. You can see the site that was created after customizing a Google Template Site. This site could also be made easily from scratch. This handout is different from the Google Sites handout. It has different content and tips. I learned a great deal when making this handout.

Google Maps: Get this easy to use handout that demonstrates how to create map tours using Google Maps. Google Maps is a great tool for any classroom. You can view maps in terrain view, map view or satellite view. You can look up places of business, historical locations and more. You can get directions by car, walking or public transit. Step by step directions in text or map format can be obtained where you wish to go. You can turn on traffic reports to check for delays. You can click on camera mode to get street views and pan around to see what might be there.

Google Earth: This user friendly handout will guide the user through steps that will teach them how to create Google Earth tours that incorporate information, images and video. Google Earth is a powerful and fantastic tool that can be used in a variety of classes, regardless their content area. Google Earth for education has a variety of resources to assist teachers and students in the classroom. Check out the Outreach Homepage and choose from a variety of tutorials. There is a showcase of Google Earth's features with information and examples for viewing.

Google Calendar: This user friendly handout will give you simple steps on how to set up a Google Calendar. It would be great to embed in your classroom site or help you to remember important dates. You could create a calendar for parents and students. You can even collaborate with others about events. Google Calendar is a great way to stay organized and to share important dates with other when necessary. You can set up important dates and invite others to see and make comments. Google Calendar allows you to send yourself a reminder about important dates. If you are anything like me, I need reminders with my busy schedule.

Google Docs: This user friendly handout gives great ideas on how teachers can have students collaborate with their peers. Google Docs allows you to make basic documents from scratch or templates. You can also import documents that have already been created. You can invite others to view or edit your documents, allowing collaboration on projects. Some of the documents could include a traditional document, spreadsheets or presentations. Google Forms can make this process easier by setting up a user friendly interface that allows users to answer questions or fill in data fields that will end up as feedback in a spreadsheet.

Google Forms: This handout will walk you through the necessary steps to create a Google Form. Google Forms allows you to create a user friendly layout to get information from participants. It is a survey format. When sent to people who participate, their feedback will be organized in a consistent and friendly layout. The date and time will also be provided once they have participated in the survey. If you have an existing spreadsheet you can easily create it into a form, which when sent to others is much easier to add information.