The document provides 10 tips for educators using Google tools: 1. Create a school calendar template to plan events like PTO meetings and conferences. 2. Use Google Images for finding photos for class presentations by searching keywords. 3. Refine image searches using the "Show Options" filter. 4. Find research articles through Google Scholar, including PDF versions. 5. Make custom Google searches to control websites students can access for research. 6. Reopen recently closed browser tabs using Ctrl + Shift + T. 7. Consolidate multiple email accounts into Gmail for easier checking. 8. Use iGoogle as a personalized homepage that previews mail and news. 9. Get

1. Top Ten Tips for Educators Heather (Frost) Burkeen EDUC 5611

2. School Year Calendar Template Create a School Calendar with this easy template. It allows you to enter such things as PTO meetings, conferences, school holidays, etc... You may also change the colors for each type of event.

3. Google Images Most of us already you this but it's great for many things. If you need a great image for a powerpoint, webpage, or class discussion just simple type in the name of what you are in need of and you have many options to choose from.

4. Show Options If you need to refine your results just click on show options and edit your search options. Makes getting just what you need a little easier.

5. Google Scholar Looking for research based articles? Give Google Scholar a try. They have pdf versions of many articles, peer-reviews, and theses.

6. Google Custom Search Engine Need a way to control websites that your students read for research? Well, create a custom Google search. It's as easy as selecting websites and pages for your students to access.

7. Reopen a Closed Tab Have you ever closed a tab while you are trying to show your students something on the internet? Well if you press Ctrl + Shift + t then your tab comes back. This is exciting.

8. Consolidate Email Accounts Why waste your time checking multiple email accounts? Gmail allows you to consolidate all your accounts into your Gmail account. What a perfect time saver.

9. iGoogle Another time saver...iGoogle. Download it and load it as your homepage and every time you log on you will see a preview of your mail, news stories, blogs you follow, and much more. You can personalize it to fit your needs and interests.

10. Never Forget to Attach a File We have all sent an email and forgot the attachment...with this feature we never have to fell the embarrassment again. It will notice if you have mentioned an attachment in the text of your email and remind you to attach the document or picture.

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12. Get a text message with your daily agenda I am forgetting more and more appointments lately so this is a must have for my life. Your events and appointments have to be in your Google calendar and then you can request a daily text with your agenda.