1. Go to http://www.google.com/calendar
2. Add some events to a calendar.
3. Embed your calendar into your blog.
7. Google Forms
You can create forms that will "feed" right into a Google spreadsheet. AND you can embed those forms into your blog.
Go to http://docs.google.com to give it a try.
When you're finished:
a. Have someone else fill out your form.
b. Take a look at the Google docs templates!
Go to http://docs.google.com to give it a try.
When you're finished:
a. Have someone else fill out your form.
b. Take a look at the Google docs templates!
6. Google Maps
Now that you have a Google login, you can create your own customized maps.
Go to http://www.maps.google.com
Create a custom map and embed it into your blog.
Go to http://www.maps.google.com
Create a custom map and embed it into your blog.
5. Using embed code
4. Other options for posting
There are numerous ways to post to your blog.
Click here to see some options and then try at least 2 of them. Share your results with others at your table.
Click here to see some options and then try at least 2 of them. Share your results with others at your table.
3. Create a Blog
1. Go to http://www.blogger.com
2. Create a "sandbox" blog.
3. Post a welcome message.
When you're finished, explore the settings and options for your blog.
2. Create a "sandbox" blog.
3. Post a welcome message.
When you're finished, explore the settings and options for your blog.
1. Google Account
For this session, you will need a Google account. If you don't have one, you can either create one or you can use a generic login provided by Tammy.
To create a teacher account, you can use either of these two options:
Option 1
Use an existing email address
1. Go to: www.google.com
2. Click the “Sign In” link in the upper-right corner.
3. Click the “Create an account now” link at the lower-right
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to create an account.
5. Check your email for a message from Google. It will include a link that will verify and enable your account.
Option 2
Create a Gmail account
Note – once your Gmail account is created, you can use your Gmail address and password to log on to Google’s other tools!
1. Go to: mail.google.com
2. Click the “Sign up for Gmail” link at the lower right.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your account.
To create a teacher account, you can use either of these two options:
Option 1
Use an existing email address
1. Go to: www.google.com
2. Click the “Sign In” link in the upper-right corner.
3. Click the “Create an account now” link at the lower-right
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to create an account.
5. Check your email for a message from Google. It will include a link that will verify and enable your account.
Option 2
Create a Gmail account
Note – once your Gmail account is created, you can use your Gmail address and password to log on to Google’s other tools!
1. Go to: mail.google.com
2. Click the “Sign up for Gmail” link at the lower right.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your account.
1b Optional - Create Avatar
If you want, you can go to www.myavatareditor.com and create an avatar to use as your Google profile picture.
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