Thing #12... Well, I'll be Googled!

How are we doing, guys?! For all of us who are familiar with Google (and those of us who say "Google" at least ten times daily, or just use Google as the generic web search name), who doesn't love Google? It's so much nicer to say "Let's Google it!" than it is to say "Hey guys, let's go search that on Bing!" In my opinion, "Bing Me" or "Bing It" could be taken out of context... So anyway! I have the Google "Translate" App on my Android smartphone. How awesome is that? Just saying! IT IS FREE IN THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE!! This translation app/tool is a wonderful resource. If there is a student in your class who speaks NO English, as long as you use simple sentences that avoid idiomatic expressions, it will be a wonderful way to bridge the communication gap. I also use Google Calendars (which is integrated on my Android smartphone calendar thanks to my Gmail account) and it is lovely. It makes my entire calendar accessible from my phone, laptop, or any computer that is able to connect to the internet. All I have to do is log into my Gmail account and voila! IT IS THERE. Can you believe that? Not only is it there, but I can publish it so that friends and family know when I am available or not. THESE ARE FREE RESOURCES THAT ARE ALL LINKED TOGETHER, PEOPLE! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS AMAZINGNESS!!