Google+Tools


 * Google Tools **

media type="custom" key="11058904" The search bar is more than a search bar.
 * add equation in search bar and it will order the operations and calculate
 * add a euro amount and it turns into an exchange rate
 * plug in a flight and google will give you the flight status and if you click on the details button you will also get the gate number, etc.
 * type flights to PHL or any airport and you will receive a flight list of all flights to that airport
 * type weather 18940 and you will get the weather for the week
 * type movies 18940 it will list the movie theaters and movies in this zip code or near by
 * thai food 18940 will show a map and also information for the thai restaurants in the area
 * define: philtrum and you will receive the definition

Google Guide Shortcuts: [] Search latest books: [] Search for curriculum: [] Translator for languages: [|http://translate.google.com] Wonder Wheel - Type in a word in the search bar and then click more tools on left side of screen and the search will be a graphic wheel Timeline - Type in a topic and click Timeline on bottom left and you will see a visual representation of a timeline Advanced Search
 * search by reading level, language, words
 * File type - Choose PP, word, etc.
 * example: use taj mahal and the PP file type and you will see many PP online

Google Docs - Just like Microsoft Word but without some of the bells and whistles.
 * Can see the file revision history
 * Collaborative features
 * must have a google account to collaborate
 * Free
 * Don't need to set up an email account
 * Share through emails
 * File, Download as....PDF, Word, HTML, etc.
 * Tools, Translate Document - translate doc into a different language
 * Spreadsheets
 * Select text and then hold Ctrl while drag down. Google looks for lists and continues this list.

[|www.google.com/squared] Google Squared - Do a search and google will give the information in text and picture lists and compare information. Much easier to read.
 * Can add columns to the search and also sort the different columns
 * Try it with US Presidents, chemicals, sporting teams

Google Forms - docs.google.com
 * Create new and choose Form
 * Fill out information
 * Choose type of questions
 * Check mark to make it a required question
 * Can share this by copying link at bottom of page or if in the edit form click the Email this form in the top right corner or use tinyurl.com