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This document discusses several daily online practices that can be managed using Google tools, including organizing emails with Gmail, aggregating bookmarks and customizing homepage widgets with iGoogle, sharing calendars with Google Calendar, and collaborating on documents with Google Docs. It provides instructions on setting up accounts with Gmail and iGoogle and highlights key features of each tool like labeling emails, sharing calendars, making documents public, and real-time collaboration.
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- 2. What are some daily online practices that need managing?Emails scattered and un-manageable?Try using Gmail to organise them: forward other emails into the oneFrequently visited sites (bookmarked) not always there when you move to another computer?Try using iGoogle to aggregate and list them in your PLN home pageNeed to share your calendar with students and clients outside the Holmesglen network?Try using a shared Google calendarTired of ‘version control’ for collaborative documents?Try sharing them with Google docs
- 3. Google PowerUse the following tools for managing your daily online practices
- 4. Google Tools we'll explore todayGmailYour flexible mailiGoogleYour PLN organiserGoogle CalendarYour shared schedulerGoogle DocsYour shared library
- 5. What you’ll need to do first!Create an iGoogle account for yourselfOpen the Mozilla Firefox browserGo to the iGooglepage www.google.com/igCreate an accountNote: if you already have a Google account you can login from hereFirst create your Gmail accountNext create your iGoogle page
- 6. Gmail –your flexible mailAll other Google toolsLabelsTasksWho’s online
- 7. iGoogle – your flexible organiserYour bookmarksYour choice of themesYour choice of gadgetsYour Gmail notifications
- 8. Google Calendar –your shared schedulerSetup multiple calendarsShare your work calendar with other teachers or learnersShare others’ calendarsEnable SMS or email reminders
- 9. Google Docs – your shared libraryMake it publicCollaborate on contentWork in document simultaneously
- 10. Other Google Tools to exploreGoogle SitesAn easy way to deliver content, activities and links to learners outside the Holmesglen network system Google ReaderAn easy way to aggregate your RSS feeds and subscriptionsGoogle GroupsAn easy was to setup a collaborative networkENJOY YOUR GOOGLE POWER!