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Google Apps Challenge Activities

Richard Byrne teaches high school in Maine and writes the Free Technology for Teachers blog. He keeps track of what is happening with educational web-based tech so I don't have to. He has written these challenge activities for teachers who want to learn more about using Google Apps effectively.

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer (FIC McBride)

Hold Me Closer, Necromancer is both funny and creepy. Just the thought of disembodied heads has always bothered me, and this book has one as a character. It also has a despicably villainous villain, a werewolf girl, a couple of witches, and ghosts. However, Sam, though a young necromancer, is likable and sensible, just trying to do the right thing and keep his friends and family safe. The plot zips right along, and if you are into paranormal fiction at all, I think you will like it. (MHouse)

English III Explorers - Finding What You Need

Evaluating Online Information

How do you know if it's a reliable page? 

Run through the Google Quiz to hone your skills. 

Enabling Multiple Sign-In

I am in a confusing mess with too many gmail accounts. I have a personal account, my [email protected] account, and an administrator account I have to use for Google Apps. I was relieved to discover that Google allows me to sign into more than one account at a time. This is an advanced feature, and Google wants to make sure you know what you are doing before you do it, but if you are tired of skating between accounts, you might give it a try.

Gmail Group Mail Alternative

Mrs. Schroeder suggests making labels rather than groups when trying to send out group email.  

I use labels instead of groups. You can assign a label to any of your contacts. When you need to email that "group", click on Compose Mail. Where you would add in the email addresses, click on the "To". Where it says "My Contacts", click on the drop down arrow. Choose which label you need and Select All and then Done.

Embed Google Apps Presentations

By following these directions, embed presentations you make in Google Docs into your website or blog.

Kansas History, Territorial through Civil War Years, 1854–1865

To commemorate Kansas’ 150^th anniversary, GaleCengage Learning created a unique historical database for the State Library of Kansas. The digital archive holds more than 200 documents featuring the people, the places, the ideas, and the events of Kansas history in those years prior to and during the Civil War.  

The Hobbit Movie (FIC TOL)

Speaking of "Read It First," The Hobbit movie won't be out until December of 2012 so that gives you plenty of time to read the book.

Read It First

If you went to any of the Lord of the Rings movies, I was the person standing outside the theatre with the sign that said, "Read the BOOKS!" Now Hank Green of vlogbrothers fame has jumped on the bandwagon and started a campaign to encourage people to do just that.

Library Orientation

1. Arrangement

2. Checking out books and magazines and computers 

3. Finding what you need

    a. Web page (You are here!)

    b. Catalog (Look to the left for Catalog.)

    c. Advanced Google Search -Web Search Strategies

        i. Internet survival

            -Once it's out there, you can't take it back.

            -The newspaper is covered with the tearful faces of people who thought their online activity was private.

            -Treat people the way you like to be treated.

            -Straightforward and clearly written, this guide helps you understand how to make your Facebook presence secure.

        ii. How do you know if it's a reliable page? (Example - Walk through it.)

        iii. Cite it! (Look to the left for Citing Sources. Hint: Use easybib.)

    d. ILL

    e. Online Subscription Databases (Look up or to the left for Magazines, Newspapers, or Encyclopedias.)