I'm Organized

Google Calendar - Keep track of life's important events all in one place.
  • Update everyone in your department, grade level, building, etc. instantly.
  • Reserve resources (rooms, mobile carts, etc.).
  • Create pacing guides.
  • Teach students how to organize classwork and extracurricular events.

Google Forms - Plan events, send a survey, give students a quiz, or collect other information in an easy, streamlined way.

Google Keep - Quickly create, access and organize notes, lists and photos.
  • Tip: Drag the app to the toolbar to keep it handy!

I'm Productive

Google Drive - Storage in the cloud.
  • Keep documents, photos, videos, etc. in one easy accessible place.
  • From Drive, you can access all of your Google Docs from anywhere while online.
  • Create, share, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more.


Google Documents - Simple word processing program to aid in the creation of text based, printable documents.

We are going to upload this PDF into your drive:  http://goo.gl/THgXs3 


I'm Cooperative

The Share Button - Give collaborators access to a document and work together in real time!

I'm Talkative

Commenting - Add comments to documents, spreadsheets, and presentations visible to viewers and collaborators.
  • Comment directly to a word, phrase, or sentence in a student's shared document to offer revision suggestions, etc. Check out this blog post to see how one teacher uses commenting during the writing process.
  • Ask students to comment on evidence from the text that supports specific tasks (identifying main idea, conflict, etc.) - PARCC assessment stresses the ability to back up answers with evidence!

Translate - Translate text and web pages.
  • Have students copy and paste their writing into the "translate" box and use the audio function to hear it aloud. Hearing your essay spoken out loud gives it a fresh perspective and could help with editing.
  • If students need audio support, use it as an "audio book" tool. Paste articles or any digital text into the translate box to hear it read aloud. 

I'm Dynamic

Chrome - A browser that makes the most of your cloud!
Chrome Web Store - Discover great apps and extensions for Google Chrome.

I'm Social

Google Hangouts - Bring conversations to life with this instant messaging and video chat platform.
  • Connect with classrooms in different cities, states, or countries around the world.
  • Engage in authentic conversation with experts such as authors, scientists, astronauts, and more.
  • Participate in nationwide book clubs.
  • Compete in Mystery Number or Mystery State sessions with other classrooms.
  • Create small groups to study and discuss assignments, or work on projects and homework. 
  • Use with students and/or teachers who are on extended medical leave to keep up with classmates.
  • Broadcast and archive live professional development sessions.
  • Good guide to Hangouts:  http://goo.gl/QqUYf9  (Lee’s Summit School Distirct)
  • good blog on how to use in Elementary settings: http://goo.gl/R0PvG1

Here are a few examples of Hangouts:
Yellowstone National Park Ranger Introduction  (4:59)

Yellowstone - Bears, Coyotes, and Wolves (4:34)

Pictures of Mystery Number and Mystery State

Google+ - Google's social networking and identity service.
  • Find and join communities that fit your needs.
  • Create a circles for your classroom to post notes, dates, questions, as a discussion forum, or anything related to the class.
  • Use as a platform for small group work.
  • Great source for Professional Learning Communities where teachers can interact and share resources.
  • Stay abreast of current events and topics.


Some communities that Eva has joined:
  • Google Apps in Education
  • Google Apps for Education
  • Chromebooks
  • Chromebook EDU
  • Google Docs and Drive
  • Mystery Location Calls


6/17 Google Hangout Guest - Cybrary Man
6/24 Google Hangout Guest - Jim Yeager

I'm Curious

Omnibox - Search and enter web addresses in same box!
  • Type math problems (58+387), conversions (42 feet in inches), currency exchanges ($10 in pesos) right in omnibox for immediate answers.
  • Get definitions (define:omnipotent)
  • Need a timer? (2 minute timer)
  • Gather statistical information graphically (population of Arkansas)
  • Have a little fun. (do a barrel roll) (tilt) (zerg rush)

Google Research Tool - great research tool built right into Google Docs (access it from the Tools menu)

Google Maps  - Get directions, create interactive maps, and see satellite/aerial/street view images.
  • Let students "visit" scenes/settings from books they are reading or places they are learning about in history or geography.
  • Use the custom maps feature to make a map interactive. Use it as a teaching tool or have students create them. You can even add pictures!



Random Name Picker - This was created using Class Tools.