DocsPal - Free Document Converter - Does PDF also!

Zamzar is a great tool, but you may find DocPals is another solution.  It is quick!  Zamzar has always been too slow for me!

Something for Nerdy Teachers and Geographic Data and Maps

I found this on my Google Reader and could not resist sharing it!!   Great resource for all techie/nerdy teachers and for Social Studies and History.   It is a different look at maps and could be a great interactive white board tool.

 GREAT MAPS

 

Techie Teachers

Google Wave - A Guide Worth Reading

Have you been looking for  a great way to find out about Google Wave? 

 

This "Complete Guide to Google Wave" by Gina Trapani can be read on line or purchased for $6.00! 

Gina also provides many other useful tips on Google on her blog and articles she writes.  

Google APPS is about being FAST!! This presentation by Dana from Google proves it!

While at the San Antonio, Texas Google Teacher Academy this presentation was shared with our group.

It may seem unbelievable , but this presentation shows the improvements made so far in 2010 and an opportunity to follow along with Google on future changes!

Over 100 improvements in the last twelve months.

Follow future updates in real-time.

http://tinyurl.com/apps-updates-email

http://tinyurl.com/apps-updates-rss

Open for Business: Google Market Place

Google Market Place was announced on the Official Google Blog.

This is a very exciting announcement for the Google Resellers and most important for the Google Businesses, whether they are a small business or a Fortune 500 business.

Going Google is now even a smarter and more seamless move!  The Google Market Place Site is open for
business.  Take a look!

Preceden - A Timeline Tool for School, Business or Home

What a great Web 2.0 tool!!   Preceden  is a free and very effective timeline for use in school, business or for a home project.   Organization and productivity are important in all of these areas!  Give it a try! 

Google buys DocVerse - Something for Microsoft Office Users

Google purchased DocVerse a Web 2.0 Application to allow Microsoft Office Users to use their suite and have collaboration features.   The video provided on the home page is very informative.  I do not encourage anyone to use Microsoft Office, but if it is your preference, you may find this to be a very valuable productivity tool.

Awesome Presentation with Graphs - GTA Recommendation

This is from TED and is the BEST presentation I have ever seen with graphs!  Hans Rosling shows us how it should be done!!

Thanks Ron!!



http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen.html

Great Leadership Quotes from Frank Buck

I am not familiar with Frank Buck, but this is a great video.

The company promotes organization, time management and leadership.    Something we can all use!

http://frankbuck.blogspot.com/2010/03/quotes-on-leadership.html

He notes :  I found this presentation on the All Things Leadership blog authored by Kerry Palmer

Free Technology - Checks out Jeopordy Lab

I have watched the game show "Jeopardy" all my life (or at least since I was 12) and can not resist new ways to create "Jeopardy" games!!  The blog "Free Technology" never disappoints me!!  If you don't follow this blog....you should !!   

This article previews "Jeopardy Labs" a free Web 2.0 Application for teachers to use to create Jeopardy Games for their classrooms.


It is NOT Powerpoint!  For all of us using Open Office and Google that is GREAT!!

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/03/jeopardy-labs-make-your-own-online.html

50 Sites for Teachers - The Learning Lab

This is a great list with many different options for finding a blog with information you find valuable.


http://bestonlinemastersdegrees.com/2010/top-50-education-technology-blogs/


If you are looking for resource this is a great starting point.

March 5, 2010 - San Antonio , Texas Google Certified Teacher

A dream come true for me!   Today I became a Google Certified Teacher and Administrator!   What an awesome group of people gathered in one location!   Over 700,000 students are touched by the people attending this Google Academy! 


The networking possibilities are endless and awesome!!

West Ed,  CUE and Google.....a winning trio!  Google is all about sharing .....these guys are the BEST!! 

Thank everyone that encouraged me and have been part of my Google journey!!  It has only just begun!!