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"The reality is that technology is playing, and will continue to play, a critical role in teaching and learning" (Merisotis, 1999).

"All learners will have engaging and empowering learning experiences both in and out of school that prepare them to be active, creative, knowledgeable, and ethical participants in our globally networked society" (U.S. Department of Education, 2010).

Marian University GAFE Reference Page

**Google for Educators Weblinks: **
 * About
 * Tools
 * K-12 Google Apps Official Site
 * 1) Calendar
 * 2) Docs
 * 3) Groups (asynchronous & synchronous discussions)
 * 4) Books
 * 5) Geo Education (Earth, Maps, Sky)
 * 6) Picasa
 * 7) Notebook
 * 8) Mail
 * 9) Forms
 * 10) Charts

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 * Classroom Activities and Resources: **
 * Educator Discussion Group
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">K-5 Classroom Activities
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6-12 Classroom Activities
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Activities for All Grade Levels
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Wisconsin Google Apps for Education - sponsored through local CESAs
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">For Teachers - Multiple links for Classroom Tools, Professional Development, Student Resources
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">List of Apps and Extensions for Google

media type="youtube" key="muVUA-sKcc4" height="277" width="405" <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Ideas for **Google Docs** with Staff, Parents, & Students: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Quick tips with Google Docs <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">First Day with Google Docs in your Classroom (blog) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">10 Tips to Using Google Docs <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">35 Ways to use Google Docs in the Classroom <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Using Google Docs to Create Student Projects (blog)
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Staff meeting agendas & follow up notes
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade level or subject area team planning
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Classroom Observations / Template
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Weekly Announcements to Staff or Parents
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Listing of upcoming school events
 * 6) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Back up Important Documents (Cloud)
 * 7) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Event Planning
 * 8) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Student assignments: Create, Edit, Revise, Share, Grade, Comment
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Write a collaborative story
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Group planning for projects
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Lab reports
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Collaborative brainstorming
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Cloud Computing - no more jump drives
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Class newsletters
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Classroom announcements
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Note taking

"The Internet is like an automobile one hundred years ago. It is still being improved upon" (Draves, 2007).

**Google Forums** for Quizzes, Surveys, Tests and More **Google Charts** for Graphs, Maps, Tables, Data and More (Extra Tools Available) media type="youtube" key="xC1L0wpmqlY" height="310" width="415"

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"Lifelong learning is the engine that runs the Information Age" (Draves, 2007).

References & Resources: Casinelli, C. & Lynch, M.F. (n.d.). Tech Tips Tuesday. [website]. Retrieved from http://sites.google.com/site/techtipstuesday/ Draves, William A. (Ed). (2007). Advanced teaching online. River Falls, WI: LERN Books. Merisotis, J. (1999, September-October). The ‘What’s the difference?’ Debate. //Academe//, pp. 47-51. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2010). National Education Technology Plan. //Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology//. Washington, D.C.