Google+Apps+for+Education+(GAFE)

= **Everything Google!!** =

GAFE are a set of web based production tools that allow users to create word processing documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms, webpages and more for free. Users can not only create and edit from anywhere at anytime using any device that can get online, but they can also share these documents with other users allowing them to view, edit, and/or collaborate in real time.


 * Google Drive || [[image:https://lh6.ggpht.com/k7Z4J1IIXXJnC2NRnFfJNlkn7kZge4Zx-Yv5uqYf4222tx74wXDzW24OvOxlcpw0KcQ=w300 width="120" height="120" align="center"]] || **Google Drive** is a cloud base file storage and synchronization service. Share files with others to view, comment, or edit. ||
 * = [|Google Docs] ||= [[image:images.png width="102" height="102"]] || **Google Docs** is a word processing application. Similiar to using MS Word. Compatible with MS Word. ||
 * Google Slides || [[image:Apps-Google-Drive-Slides-icon.png width="100" height="100" align="center"]] || **Google Slides** is a presentation tool similar and compatible with MS PowerPoint. ||
 * Google Sheets || [[image:google sheets.png width="103" height="103" align="center"]] || **Google Sheets** is a spreadsheet applications similar to MS Excel. ||
 * Google Forms || [[image:GoogleFormLogo.png width="112" height="112" align="center"]] || **Google Forms** is a survey application that you can use to gather information/data from people

. 5 Ways to Use a Google Form in Your Classroom 35,000 Videos Showing Different Way to Use Forms with Your Students

Tutorial (PDF)

Tutorial (Video) ||
 * Google Classroom || [[image:Google_Classroom_Logo.png width="121" height="103" align="center"]] || **Google Classroom** is available to anyone with a Google Apps for Education account.

Getting Started with Google Classroom (YouTube Channel) || T able/Resources provided by: @http://modelschoolscnyric.pbworks.com/w/page/39729129/Google%20Tools, 2011 Join Today!!
 * Google Sites || [[image:Google Sites Icon.jpg width="127" height="83" align="center"]] || **Google Sites** is a free and easy to use website creator. ||
 * < [|Google Reader] ||= [[image:http://modelschoolscnyric.pbworks.com/f/1304620944/google%20reader.gif width="163" height="41" align="left"]] || Have trouble keeping up with the sites you visit? Read them in one place with **Google Reader**, where keeping up with your favorite websites is as easy as checking your email. ||
 * < [|Google Maps] ||= [[image:http://modelschoolscnyric.pbworks.com/f/1304620964/Google-maps_logo.gif width="171" height="68"]] || **Google Maps** is a Google service offering powerful, user-friendly mapping technology. ||
 * < [|Google Earth] ||= [[image:http://modelschoolscnyric.pbworks.com/f/1304621840/google_earth_icon.jpg width="76" height="76"]] || **Google Earth** allows you to travel the world through a virtual globe and view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, and much more. With Google Earth's rich, geographical content, you are able to experience a more realistic view of the world. You can fly to to your favorite place, search for businesses and even navigate through directions. It's all up to you! ||
 * < [|Google Calendar] ||= [[image:http://modelschoolscnyric.pbworks.com/f/1304621795/google%20calendar%20logo.png width="195" height="48"]] || With **Google Calendar**, it's easy to keep track of life's important events all in one place. ||
 * < [|Gmail] ||= [[image:http://modelschoolscnyric.pbworks.com/f/1304622426/gmail_logo.bmp.jpg width="106" height="79"]] || **Gmail** is a free, search-based webmail service that combines the best features of traditional email with Google's search technology. ||
 * Google PlayFor Edu. || [[image:google-play-education.jpg width="183" height="104"]] || **Google Play for Education** is an organized set of apps tested and approved for teachers by teachers. Organized by grade, subject, and categories. Teachers can assign apps to whole class or specific apps for specific students. ||

__**Useful Documents** __  


 * __ Useful Links __ **

Chromebook Tutorial

Chromebook Classroom

ePortfolios Using Google Apps

GAFE Help Forum

GAFE Training Site (provided by Google)

GAFE Recorded Webinars (by Google)

Getting Started with Google Classroom (YouTube Channel)

Google Docs and Google Drive: Classroom Application

Google Classroom Tutorials for Teachers (YouTube Channel)

Google Cultural Institute Discover exhibits and collections from museums and archives all around the world. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail, from hidden gems to masterpieces.

Google for Education (YouTube Channel)

[|Google Lesson Plans]

Google Products Help Forum (pick the product and ask your question!)

Google Tutorials from Richard Byrne (Tech4Teachers)

Kathy Shrock's "Bloomin Google: Google Tools to Support Blooms Taxonomy

Let Me Google Me Google That For You (Rob Leo's videos)

MODEL School's Google Tools

The Paperless Classroom with Google Docs

Pinterest: GAFE Lesson Plan Ideas

Resetting Student Passwords Video

ShakeUp Learning's (Kasey Bell) Google Apps & Extension Database

