Entries Categorized as 'google'

Gmail Themes

Date November 20, 2008

Ok some things Google does are awesome, some are terrible, and some are just fun. I will dump Gmail themes into the last category. You can now skin your gmail. Sounds pretty cool and looks like fun. I picked some fun theme with greys and oranges (nice complementary and modern); I also turned on some [...]

NHS goes Social (Media that is!)

Date November 9, 2008

There was only one session at this conference that seemed to have anything to do with technology. It was positioned as the last session after 9PM on the last evening of the conference, and I was late.
Walking in quietly, I glanced up at the presenter’s slide. She had a FaceBook page for her [...]

Google Apps: An alternative CMS

Date October 11, 2008

Frankly, I am getting a little bored doing the similar presentation over and over. Although I can tell you it’s well received and needed! I just need Google to call me up and pay me, or at least give me a free tour or something. I’ve worked on this with Shelley Rodrigo at probably [...]

Gaga for Google in the 21st Century AP Language classroom

Date August 30, 2008

Several months ago now a CFP came through on the use of innovative technology in the classroom. I immediately thought of the work I’ve been doing with Google in my classroom and wrote up a proposal, which was accepted. In June 2008 I sent the first draft to the editors and received their comments back [...]