Google provides some of the best FREE tools and services, but it’s no secret that educators like you have some of the busiest schedules on the planet.  It’s tough to keep up with everything… Why not let the us do the work for you?
I’ve put together the 5 easy steps to “Going Google”.
I’ve searched the web for the best google apps and am sharing all of them with you at my next Google webinar!
Are you curious about…

how to integrate Google across the curriculum?
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Google search is a powerful tool…sometimes more powerful than you realize!  Are you taking advantage of some of the lesser-known Google search techniques?  Here are a few of my favorites…

SafeSearch
It’s surprising how many people don’t know about Google SafeSearch!  SafeSearch filters allow you to modify your browser settings so that inappropriate content does not display in search results. More on SafeSearch here.
Word Definitions
To quickly pull up the definition of a word, use “define:” followed by the word.
Example: define:webinar
Numeric Ranges
Useful if you’re looking for information that relates to a range of …

The following 27 tips and tricks are designed to help principals (new and seasoned) fulfill their leadership role.  If you can help add to my list, you may win a special prize for you and 5 of the teachers in your school!  Keep reading to find out how…

Maintain a positive attitude – You set the stage for your school just as your teachers set the stage for their classrooms.
 
Pick your battles – Realize that not every issue needs …

I love Google.  You love Google.  We all love Google!
But sometimes, Google is just TOO MUCH to love.  It’s hard to know what to do and where to get started when there are so many possibilities and starting points.
Luckily, SimpleK12 has some free resources that can help.
Searching with Google Workbook
Discover 15 ways for using Google to easily engage your students, to capture their attentions, and to make the internet a better tool for your classroom.
Get your free workbook here:
http://simplek12.com/tlc/qaq22/
SimpleK12 Team’s YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel holds full samples of lessons pulled …

Time is valuable so I’m always looking for web tools that are quick, easy to use, and get the job done.  That’s probably why I like Google Documents so much!  You can certainly do a lot of cool things with Google, but today I’m going to focus on Forms.
Here are 10 quick, easy and fun ways to use Google Forms in the Classroom!

Peer evaluation
Formative assessment
Book Reviews
Survey before and after a lesson/discussion
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Are you ready to start your semester as a Google expert?  We can help!
SimpleK12 is sharing all the tips, tricks, and secrets of Google – all conveniently organized in just one place! This toolkit is “overstuffed” with Lessons, Webinars and Workbooks that provide exactly what you need right now so you can get the most out of Google Tools…
Your Google Toolkit includes:

10 Courses containing 39 Lessons:  6.5 hours of online professional development that will have you up to speed quickly and easily.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last month, undoubtedly you’ve heard of the new social networking site everyone has been raving about:  Google+.
All this buzz has generated some great articles (my to-read pile just keeps growing!) so it’s been hard to find just one favorite Google+ area to discuss…that’s why I’ve decided to share some of my favorite articles to help get educators started. 
Here’s my Google+ Guide for Educators:

Google Plus: Is This is the Social Tool Schools Have Been Waiting For?
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