Google KeepGoogle Keep is a web-based reminder app. The app works a lot like Post-it notes on your computer, tablet, phone, etc. Keep allows you to :
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Google SheetsGoogle Sheets are for creating spreadsheets. Sheets can be populated by using a Google Form, or you can input your own information. Some school uses include:
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Google SlidesGoogle Slides are for creating slideshows similar to PowerPoint. Slides allow you to present, edit, and collaborate from computers, tablets, etc.
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Google ClassroomGoogle Classroom is the blended learning tool that can serve as your "virtual" classroom space. Classroom has several of the same features as Edmodo, Schoology, and other LMSs (Learning Management Systems). Features include the ability to:
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Google MeetGoogle Hangout is the communication service that allows you to text, talk, or video chat with an individual or a group of people. Hangouts are Google's version of Skype. All you need to use Hangouts are a microphone and web camera. Ideas for school include:
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Google DriveGoogle Drive is the place where all of your files created using any of these Google tools are stored. It is the online folder system that helps you keep, organize, and share your files. The most powerful use I have found in my 1-1 classroom is creating a shared folder with my students each year. In this folder I share:
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Google DocsGoogle Docs are for word processing. They are very similar to Microsoft Word. Additional benefits include:
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Google FormsGoogle Forms are for creating and analyzing surveys. We have used it for:
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