how one district has been using google+, includng hangouts [instead of skype]
a district's site on all things edtech. includes blogs, general tech resources, resources by subject, tutorials
"Google+ has some features that many educators will enjoy."
highly recommended by Google for Ed community, especially for chromebooks
great compilations of everything a school needs to get going with chromebooks and GFE - copy & paste!!!
another school district's site for training on GAFE and chromebooks
recommended in googlegroups for tech training for teachers, students, parents
I've requested more info, quote, demo
Going Google change management guide
"Learn how Google apps and other web tools can help you meet your teaching and learning goals. Your educator peers have created a set of self-paced online courses to help you learn when it's convenient for you. Review videos, toolkits, and reflection questions to build your skills and confidence in using the right technology to meet students' needs for today and the future."
Online support center
Official Google Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using Google's products and answers to frequently asked questions.
Education User Groups
Online user groups to get help and share ideas.
"Welcome to the SPARCC Google resource website! The purpose of this site it to share Google resources provided by the Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium including help guides, training videos, a discussion community, professional development opportunities, and more."
#eduhangout has been designed to:
Connect educators together all across the world using Google + Hangouts.
Bring experts, authors, and kids together.
Share the wonderful things happening in your classroom with others.
Learn from others that are willing to share.
and a whole lot more. . .
chrome app
teacher sign-in for current event articles for kids, plus book & movie reviews
school email, basic pw, moniker Mrs. Shaeffer, classroom TechnoPanther Multimedia Center