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Google Goodie: Google Group We think that google groups would be a great tool to use in the classroom because it allows for an extended classroom area. Students can continue asking questions, answer each other, and collaborate with out arguing in an independent area. Students could also upload files to the file area for online collaboration. As mentioned before, there would be no more excuses, "I could have sworn I saved it." Not only that, but "the dog" can't get it! Versions are saved after each edit for returing to previous versions in the event of a "saving accident". There is an option for teacher as owner/operator/moderator to prevent sabatoge on group work. Permission can be set for leaving responses and editing work completed. Invited guests and other teachers can be part of the learning experience without being present in the building. Students from different class periods can work together on shared pages allowing an even greater amount of shared intelligence.

Google Goodie: Google Book Search This Google tool is useful for any type of classroom. If a class is learning about the Declaration of Independence, fables, fairytales, science experiments, or any other subject you can use the Promethean Board (if available) to share it with the whole class. Books are also available to preview before a student may decide to buy it or borrow it from a library. If a student is interested in a specific subject area but is unsure of what books to read they can search by subject for a list of books. It is also useful because you can search areas near you for libraries or stores that have that book available. You can also find books that are out of print and you may be able to download them for your class to see. As a teacher you can create a library of books on Google that you can easily access for use in your own classroom.