Google+Applications

Google offers more tools than just a popular search engine.

@http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

Some of the most useful of Google's tools in the classroom include:
 * Google Docs - collaborative documents
 * Google Calendar - collaborative calendars
 * Google Earth - explore the world from your computer
 * Google Sketchup - build 3D models quickly and easily
 * iGoogle - custom homepage
 * Google Tools for Education - Google provides lesson plans and examples shared by classrooms
 * Classroom activities with Google's tools

Ideas for using the above tools in the classroom:


 * Interesting ways to use Google Docs in the classroom.
 * Embed a Google Calendar on your school or classroom website.
 * Interesting ways to use Google Earth in the classroom.
 * Create a virtual tour of your classroom or school with Google Sketchup.
 * See Ancient Rome in 3D and lesson plans created by teachers as part of a Google competition.
 * Using iGoogle in the classroom - build a custom homepage with links for your students with igoogle.