Using Google's Search Tools

 

Writing with Google Tools

Check out some of Google Docs Writing tools!

Using Google's URL Shortener

Using Goo.gl you can shorten your URL Shortener and while you are at it, create a QR code!

• Go to http://goo.gl/

• Type in the URL of the website and select Shorten URL

• Right Click to save or copy the QR code

• Paste the the link and QR Code into new document

Google's URL shortener is also an free extension in the Chrome web store. Add it to your browser for easy shortening as you browse!

Sharing a Google Survey (Form)

Google forms for surveys have changed the way they are shared! If you want others to take your survey, you keep it private and share the link. If you make it public survey responders can now also edit the survey!

1. Once your survey is ready, Go to File - Send Form
2. Copy the link to share and send this to your survey audience.

Research Tool in Google Apps

Doing research with students? Be sure to check out the research tool embedded in Google Apps. When you are working in Documents or Presentations you can access the research tool under the "Tool" menu. 

This brings up a sidebar on the right side of your screen for searching the web so you don't have to leave the page you are currently working on.

The best part about it is that you can set the search for web sites, images, etc that are copyright free...