iGoogle

**iGoogle- One page for all your work**
Relatively easy learning curve New functionality added regularly ie off line capabilities 25000 widgets - What do you need?**
 * Access anywhere, anytime you have internet

**5 widgets that form a basic productivity suite for administrators, teachers or students.**
**1. Google notebook** Do research, keep all note, quotes and citations in one place Clip to remember the one part of that report that applies to you Use it for the __[|//Getting Things Done//]__ system ( David Allen) Great tool for students and teachers too

How to : [|You tube CBS tutorial]

Keep multiple calendars for multiple audiences Set up facility calendars, master calendar, faculty meetings... Main calendar syncs with outlook Emailed agendas or agendas on your home page
 * 2 . Google calendar  **

**3. Google Docs** A whole range of productivity tools include, spreadsheet, presentation both have some special functionality Internet based- keeps your personal work avaliable from anywhere

Built for collaborative work Use them for curriculum planning, accreditation self-study, district reports reviewing teachers lesson plans Any work that would benefit from collaboration Great for students and teachers too

__[|Docs in Pain English]__
 * Why and What-**

(Only available until May 1st) __[|Atomic Learning]__
 * How to...**

**4. Bookmarks** A favorites list that is not computer specific Organize lists easily All in one portal

**5. Google Reader** Tame the flow of reading Use RSS to bring the information to you- subscribe Scan quickly, organize and mark for follow up or clip Expand your personal learning network

RSS [|You tube- RSS in Plain English]

__[|How to use Google reade]__r

Where to start:

[|LeadersTalk] by and for administrators [|Dangerous Irrelevant] [|Weblogged] [|2 cents worth] [|Remote Access] a teacher in Canada [|Thinking Stick] a technology leader at the American School in Shanghai China [|Moving at the Speed of Creativity] [|Tryangulation] - a teacher from Turkey [|Dare to Dream] - My blog [|Ewan McIntosh] - Scotland

__[|**Skype**]__ Enables global communication Can be used to bring in an outside expert Can be used internally for school communication- We use it for lock downs
 * Two other free tools**

__[|**Jott**]__ Notes and reminders Documentation – you get both a written and recorded copy

Worker smarter not harder...model technology so that ypur leadership becomes a paradigm of practice

Leading with Clarity, Passion and Action