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So, What Are Google Apps?

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Google Apps are commonly spoken but it is not always understood what they are. Google Apps are a suite of tools that were created by Google to be used in an online environment for free.  Though there are tons of Google Apps, the most commonly ones that are referred to are: Google Docs (Which include Google Doc, Form, Drawing, and Spreadsheet)  Gmail (Which include contacts)  Google Calendar Google Sites  The less  commonly known app s, but used fairly often are:  Google Groups Google Earth ,Google Maps, Google Sketch UP Google Blogspot (Blogger)  Google Search Picasa  Google Voice and Google Chat Google +  The majority of these apps can be found when you look across the top bar once logged into your google account:  When you click the more button, you will see an even more. This will take you to all of the Google Apps. 

Social Media for Teachers

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Richard Byrne pinned and posted a great infographic to help teachers new to technology get invested in Social Media. Source: Uploaded by user via Richard on Pinterest