Google Drive...

Is your space getting low on Dropbox? Google has just launched Google Drive, which is very similar to Dropbox.

You get 5GB free when you start, and you can:

• Create, collaborate and share documents
• Sync files from you computer(s) (ideally from work to home so you don't worry about losing flash drives)
• Access your files on the go with the mobile app.

16 Ways Educators Use Pinterest

From: Online Universities Blog

Pinterest! My newest addiction!

One day a few weeks ago Pinterest was blocked by our school system’s web filter. My head just about popped off! Initially the powers that be labeled it “social networking/online dating” and banned it. There was an immediate outcry from the technology contacts within the county because many of us have become dependent on it. It was promptly unblocked.

I’m sure many of you have heard of Pinterest by now, ranked 5^th in the list of most used social bookmarking tools. Twitter is ranked #1 followed by dig, StumbleUpon, and Reddit. I imagine that Pinterest will rise even higher given time.

So what is Pinterest exactly and how can it possibly be related to education? It’s essentially a virtual pinboard personalized to you based on your likes and interests. You can choose to follow people whose ideas you like, people you work with, or people you have never even met. When you come across an idea that you like you “Pin It” onto one of your pinboards. This is a clever way to organize all of the ideas and resources that you come across. Right now I have hundreds of pins and several education boards, but I imagine as time goes on my boards will become much more specific. Since getting started on Pinterest, I have been able to share so many great ideas and inspirations with my co-workers without having to send an e-mail or schedule in a time. Go ahead and give it a try, it’s FREE!

Dropbox....No more flash drives!

Dropbox's motto is "Simplify your life", and it couldn't be more true. This tool allows you to save and sync your files to multiple computers. For example, I have installed dropbox on my work computer and home computer. Every time I update a file from home, it automatically updates at school.
No more forgetting to attach files, flash drives, or sending files back and forth. You can create folders to organize your documents, and then share those folders with your grade levels or other team members.

It's simple and it's free. Go to www.dropbox.com and create a login. Then download dropbox to your computer and you can start saving immediately!