Google+ is a great tool for connecting with other educators and like-minded individuals. Get plugged into an amazing circle of some of the best educators around the world. Learn how Google+ can be a magical place.

1. Become A
Google+ Wizard
Presented by:
Diana Benner

2. This Presentation
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3. About Me
Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
diana.benner@gmail.com
@diben
DIANA BENNER
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4. Ready To Go To A Magical Place?
https://youtu.be/Mm3ypbAbLJ8

5. In the next 50 min . . .
What is Google Plus?
Why should I use Google Plus?
How do I get started with Google Plus?
How can I connect with other educators on
Google Plus?

6. Google Plus

7. What is Google Plus?
Social media network
Incorporates circles
Threaded discussions
One long newsfeed

8. Google Plus Statistics
Launched in June 2011
Over 500+ million users
2nd largest social media platform in the world
Daily active users = 350 million
+1 button used 5 billion times per day
625,000+ new users on Google+ every day
68% of Google+ users are male, 32% are female
Source: http://goo.gl/VSveSL

9. Why Use Google Plus?
Communicate with other educators
Create a blended learning environment
Collaborate with peers
Conduct meetings without traveling

10. As We Follow The Yellow
Brick Road...
Think about:

11. Getting Started

12. Getting Started
1. You will need a Google Account
2. Go to http://plus.google.com OR
3. Click on the +(Your Name)

13. Home
This is your newsfeed. You can customize it by choosing which circles you’d
like to look at.
Home: My current tab within G+
All: Lets me know that I’m currently looking at content from everyone in all of
my circles.
Mentions: Lets you see your mentions
More: Links to more of my circles. You can choose to view any circle here.

14. Google Plus Tools
Home: Your “newsfeed”
Profile: View and edit your profile page
People: Circles - personalized groups of friends, contacts,
family members...
Photos: Instant upload, sharing to specific circles
Collections: A new way to group your posts by topic
Communities: Groups you can belong to based on interest
Events: Use events to schedule Hangouts
Hangouts: Video conferencing (like Skype)
Pages: If you have a business you can connect with
customers
Settings: Set your G+ the way you want it.

15. Profile
This is how the world sees you.
About: Your “About Me” Page
Posts: Where people go to
see just your posts
Photos: Shows your photos
YouTube: Shows visitors your
YouTube videos
+1’s: Shows visitors your +1’s
Reviews: Shows visitors your reviews
Use Google+ Settings (https://plus.google.com/u/0/settings/plus)
t to change what people see.

16. People (Circles)
Find People: Find your friends, coworkers, classmates, and contacts here.
Have you in Circles: This who has already found you? Notice that you have
no idea what they’ve titled the circle they have you in
Your Circles: Customize your circles. Use the buttons for Relevance and
Action to customize the way this page is organized.
Discover: Use the Discover button to find
people/items of interest to follow.

17. Photos
Store your photos here. You can use the auto backup feature.
Highlights: View highlights of your photos.
All Photos: View all of your photos. Even edit them just a bit.
Upload Photos: Add photos from your computer to Google+

18. Communities
Communities are groups that you can join. It is a great way to connect with
other that have similar interests.
You can even create your own community.
Communities can have different privacy settings, depending
on the group. This is useful if you want to limit the community
to your school domain, or to some specific group of people.
https://goo.gl/HWwLjj

19. Events
Events is a great way to organize all the events in your life.
Plan a Hangout: This is similar to having a video
conference.
Create an Event: You can create an event for
yourself or your group here.

20. Hangouts
Hangouts are group video chats.
A “Hangout on Air” is recorded and streamed through YouTube.
Some teachers use Hangouts for:
• office hours
• staff meetings
• activity planning
It’s a great way to meet when trying to coordinate schedules.

21. Tips for Getting Started
1. Create one circle and put someone in it
2. Add more circles and more contacts
3. Reply to posts
4. Join an interesting Community
5. Create a post – Anatomy of Perfect G+ Post

23. Don’t Let The
Wicked Witch Stop You!
Go to:
http://goo.gl/brB2vc
Let’s Try It Out!

24. Making Connections

25. Google Plus Educators
Access the link below in order to add more contacts on Google+
http://goo.gl/Eagsvs
10 Google+ Communities Every Educator Should Know About - http://goo.gl/qv7vU

26. In The Classroom

27. Google Plus for Learning
Innovative Ways of Using Google Plus in
Education
http://goo.gl/bJ7Sx
Teen Safety Guide
https://goo.gl/kHbUQV

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29. Continue Learning

30. Your TCEA Social Community
Gain insights, solve problems, and share resources
Join the “All Things Google” Group

31. Get Your GOOGLE On Webinars
Upcoming Webinars:
 September 3rd – Google Apps for Education Updates
 October 1st – Making the Most of Google Classroom
 November 5th – Differentiate with Google Apps
http://goo.gl/0EAFN

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