Journal 6: Google+ For You?

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Google+: The Complete Guide: Ben Parr

Parr, B. (2011, July 16). Google+: The complete guide. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2011/07/16/google-plus-guide/

The Complete Guide", by Ben Parr it really not all that complete. I believe that Google+ is more that he describes. There is nothing like Google+ than a quick tutorial. Yes there was a lot of information to learn, but I feel that it would have been more real if he chose to make a video of a new learner and how they went about building their Google+ profile, adding friends. But I did enjoy the reading, I like that he compared Facebook to Google+ and broke down the different aspects of Google+. I think it is a great tutorial for people just learning how to use Google+. 

Question: How will Google+ benefit me as a teacher?

Answer: Google+ is a great way for teachers to connect with other teachers. Within a circle you could have all of your colleagues view your posts. This way you don't have to bother your brother or sister with talk of school. Having circles is a great way to keep personal and business separate. 

Educators - Google Plus is For You: Chris Brogan

Brogan, C. (2011, Sept 30). Educators – Google Plus is for you. Retrieved from http://www.chrisbrogan.com/gpluseducators/

What a great way for educators to learn and feed off of each othere. Is that not what social networks are for. I love the fact how he incorporated education in to the article. Now days social networking is almost a full time job. The article really spoke to me in the fact of how you can use it for teaching and using it in PLN. How you can share lesson plans, start hangouts, and even get your students involved in a positive learning experience. I believe that using Google+ with your  students is a great way to use technology and teach them relevant information. Google+ is awesome and Google makes it easy to use. 

Question: What do you think is the best feature of Google+?

Answer: The best feature about Google+ is that it is more that a social network it is everything you need to be sucessful in the cloud based age. The fact that Google is almost like a computer, you can create docs, store photos, and even have a social media site all in one. This makes it affordable for everyone that has access to internet. I think that Google has created a new world, in the clouds that is.