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Resources
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Drive
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Cloud-based storage for files and folders; sharing resources with others
Share almost any kind of files with students and have them share files with you.
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Drive and Docs - Level 1 Training
http://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/drive/level1
Drive and Docs - Level 2 Training
http://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/drive/level2.htm
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Google Classroom
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Blended learning platform that allows sharing of announcements and assignments. Also allows students to turn in assignments online and for teachers to grade and return them online.
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Google Classrooom 101 Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K26iyyQMp_g
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Docs
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Create documents
Create worksheets, fliers, newsletters, and other items and share them directly with students via Drive or Gmail
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A great beginner’s guide for using Docs
https://docs.google.com/a/hendersonisd.net/document/d/1IGkU53HWujBSPyxM5hU9S4t1dKgvz1nHW6DGtJOgQ3U/edit
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Gmail
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Web-based email
Communicate with one student or parent at a time or a whole class of students or parents.
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Learn Gmail at http://learn.googleapps.com/gmail
The basics of Gmail - Part 1
http://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/gmail/level1.html
The basics of Gmail integration at school and in the classroom
http://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/gmail/level2.html
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Sheets
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Create spreadsheets
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A great beginner’s guide for using Sheets
https://docs.google.com/a/hendersonisd.net/document/d/1Ncl_7RCpUpp9SCd6eFq1hartk2-Qv54HAdCVUvP7DSU/edit
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Slides
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Create presentations
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A great beginner’s guide for using Slides
https://docs.google.com/a/hendersonisd.net/document/d/1pEOAamcYDstEbl1yEhIN74RbYhYOA_fQ8lAc77y_0u8/edit
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Forms
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Create surveys, questionnaires, quizzes, and other ways to collect information
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Great ideas for using Google Forms with students
http://gettingsmart.com/2013/09/4-new-ways-use-google-docs-forms-students/
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Drawing
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Create drawings and images
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Google’s guide for creating a drawing
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/179740?hl=en&ref_topic=1361611
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Calendar
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Store and share important dates and events
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Learn Google Calendar at http://learn.googleapps.com/calendar
The basics of Google Calendar
http://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/calendar/level1.html
Level 2 calendar training
http://www.google.com/edu/training/tools/calendar/level2.html
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