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iGoogle

iGoogle. Why iGoogle?. Bookmarks conveniently located from any computer with Internet access Resources at the touch of a button. What others have to say about iGoogle…. “iGoogle is great and I love customizing it.”. “It keeps my RSS feeds and gadgets in one place in a tidy way.”.

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iGoogle

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  1. iGoogle

  2. Why iGoogle? • Bookmarks conveniently located from any computer with Internet access • Resources at the touch of a button

  3. What others have to say about iGoogle… “iGoogle is great and I love customizing it.” “It keeps my RSS feeds and gadgets in one place in a tidy way.” “Took about 5 minutes and I had my own theme.” “iGoogle is so fun!” “iGoogle really helps with research. From the links i can keep an eye on any relevant news feeds.” “I love iGoogle! It has a lot of customization features.”

  4. Example of iGoogle with Bookmarks

  5. Example of iGoogle www.google.comusername: seafordtechnology@gmail.com password: seaford2009

  6. Let’s Get Started!

  7. Sign Up for a Gmail Account (if you don’t already have one)

  8. Set up an iGoogle Account www.google.com

  9. Themes

  10. Sign up

  11. Select Your Theme

  12. Add Gadgets • Click on “add stuff” • Choose gadgets • Click on “add it now” • Continue to browse through pages and click “add it now” for each gadget you like

  13. Adding Gadgets

  14. Extras • Search for gadgets that you are looking for

  15. Deleting Gadgets Click on arrow pointing down and click on delete or simply click the x

  16. Moving Gadgets • Simply left click and hold on the top of the gadget that you want to move • Move your mouse to the desired location where you wish to move your gadget • Unclick the mouse

  17. Bookmarks • In “Search for Gadgets,” search bookmarks • Once you find it, click “add it now” • Copy and paste URL’s from the Internet into the “URL Box” • Each URL can be given a name (ex. www.seaford.k12.de.us can be named Seaford School District • Add as many URLs as you need

  18. Adding SMS RSS (Really Simple Syndication)Feed • Click “Add Stuff” • Click “Add feed or gadget” • Copy and paste URL: http://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jwwhite/blog/Lists/Categories/Category.aspx?Name=SharePoint • Add as many RSS feeds as you wish

  19. Want to Learn More about iGoogle or Want to view a Tutorial? • Visit Jim’s Instructional Planning Website to get more information on iGoogle http://agi.seaford.k12.de.us/sites/jwwhite/Technology%20Wiki/session%20planner.aspxClick “iGoogle” for additional resources

  20. Time to Browse, Create & Ask ?s

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