Simple+Start

= = = = Getting a Simple Start There are several ways to start an online presents. One of the simplest is to use Google resources. Google is like going to the mall. You have almost everything you need under one roof. You can shop around for other applications, but Google makes it simple. I suggest Google for beginners. As you become more savvy, you might find other tools that meet your needs better and you can move on as the need arises.



Gmail - is an web based email application that is accessible from any internet connected device. Once a gmail account is created, you can use it to utilize the other Google applications of your choice. (Please note that you can create an account for just the Google Applications and not the email.)




 * Google Tools** **-** It must be noted that there are so many google apps that only a few will be mentioned here. These applications can be used to communicate with others or gather information from others to be store for later use. Many Google applications can be share with others.


 * Social Tools** **- Why Social-** The heart of a PLN is the social aspect the learning. Social learning is not new. Group assignments and projects are a couple of examples of social learning. The new part of this is adding technology and the internet to broaden the reach of the "who" we can connect with. Many new tools, web and client based, have emerged to allow the collection of information from a wide variety of places. No longer must a teacher and/or textbook be the experts that deliver knowledge, but groups of individuals can share what knowledge they have that others might need. At any given time, each of us could be the "expert." There are a multitude of ways to share this information. We will again only explore a few to get started, then you can explore the network as you grow for more tools you may need.