2. Googlification in seven easy steps 1. “Chrome” 2.iGoogle 3. Google search 4. Google e-mail 5. Google interaction extras (audio, video, photos) 6. Google knowledge (Blogger, Knol, Reader) 7. Google writing, presenting, calculating (docs) Packing it all in! Google pack 2 KA Watson, Coastline CC
3. Step #1: Install Google What? A navigation tool (cf. IE, Firefox, etc.) How? Free download: http://www.google.com/chrome Why? Speed, simplicity, optimization, harmony 3 KA Watson, Coastline CC
4. Step #2: Suggest What?Personalizable homepage How? Free template customizable in 30 seconds, with “gadgets” Why? To keep current, literally & figuratively, with areas of one’s own interest 4 KA Watson, Coastline CC
5. Step #3: Search Googlistically What? Surf the ‘Net via How? In browser, type Google.com, .fr, .es, .it, etc. Why? It…. …is the most-used (it’s a verb!) …hunts for text in Webpages …can use any/all of 22 features …avoids the irrelevant 5 KA Watson, Coastline CC
6. Step #4: Communicate in Googlish What? Gmail & Gmail instant messaging, chat, audio/video enhancements, photos How? “Create an account” here: http://mail.google.com/mail/help/intl/en/about.html Why? It promotes… …speed …organization …linguistic assistance …dependable international interaction 6 KA Watson, Coastline CC
7. Step 5: Interact! audio, video, photos Google audio and/or video: What? Skype-like voice & video, instantly How? Free here http://www.google.com/talk/ Why? Multi-mediation, alternative messaging Google Picasa: What? Method of photo/images sharing How? Instructions here http://picasa.google.com/ Why? Customization, making it real 7 KA Watson, Coastline CC
8. Step #6: Know more! blog, knol, Reader a. Write/use a free “blog” with b. Collect/organize what you want to know with c. Keep up-to-date with 8 KA Watson, Coastline CC
9. Step 6a: Blogger realized Using Google blogger What? Web log, your own design, in .blogspot.com How? Through Gmail account Why ? To inform, interact when/how you wish KA Watson, Coastline CC 9
10. Step 6b: Knol realized Using a Knol : What? “Unit of knowledge” mini-encyclopedia How? Through Gmail account Why? To share specialized information, ideas KA Watson, Coastline CC 10
11. Step 6c: Reader realized Using What? Your own set of selected sites How? Test http://www.google.com/googlereader/tour.html Why? To expedite frequent searches, updates 11 KA Watson, Coastline CC
12. Step #7: Write, present, calculate Encourage use of What? System(s) for creating, sharing, storing How? From scratch or templates Why? It’s easy, doable online, customizable KA Watson, Coastline CC 12
13. Step 8 of 7: Pack it up! Use What? Free software, “tools” (e.g. Earth, apps…) How?http://pack.google.com/intl/fr/pack_installer.html?hl=fr Why? Free, Open Source, automatic, easy upgrade 13 KA Watson, Coastline CC
14. The next step: Google + What? 5 new “group”-making features for sharing within a group, inviting others to sites, uploading telephone photos, chatting en groupe How? Invite yourself: https://plus.google.com/ Why? To share & communicate better KA Watson, Coastline CC 14
