Google + Basics Explained

1. Vanessa Gonzalez

2. GOOGLE + was launched 2011
Google+
Circles
Sparks
Hangouts
Instant Upload

3. CIRCLES
Classroom Connection
1. Create circles for each class
2.Differentiate content shared
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljvFCIuN8I8

4. Sparks
GOOGLE PLUS searches the web to provide you real
time information on your topics of choice.
SPARKS are PRIVATE…
Share sparks info with your circles whenever you want.
Classroom Connection
•FLIPPED CLASSROOM
a. students create sparks based on teacher selected topic
b. students post and respond to topic information shared)

5. Hangouts
Classroom Connection-
•Global classrooms
•Virtual Presentations
•Group Projects
Hangouts is for group conversations/ TEXTING as well as
video calling with up to 10 participants.
Was called “Messenger “. Messenger has moved to
Hangouts, and as of August 8, 2013, Messenger has been
removed from the Google+ mobile apps.

6. Instant Upload
NEVER LOSE A PICTURE!
Automatically back up your
photos and videos to
Google+ by turning on
Auto Backup. This can
include photos you take
with your device’s camera,
photos you download onto
your phone or computer,
and photos saved by other
apps, like Hangouts.
Classroom Connection
•Document growth through video and
pictures
•All pictures and video available on
the cloud for students

7. Putting it all together!
http://connectedclassrooms.withgoogle.com/
JOIN the Connected Classroom Community in your
CIRCLES today!