1. Make sure you have joined Google+ (on the top left of your Gmail account) and have filled in your profile.After doing that go down the left side of your Google lus page and find ‘More’. Click on Find People
2. This will take you to a page that says ‘Your circles’
3. Now you get to your circle page
4. Create the circle, or use an already created circle, and start adding people by name or by email address (gmail address)
5. Keep doing this till your circle is complete
Today’s task:
Create a circle following the steps above. Choose a few people from the email addresses that I have emailed to you. Then send a message to that circle.
A video explanation To reinforce your learning about circles, here is a video that explains circles really well. (I hope it is not out of date)
Educational uses for Google+
I love the way so many Google features are geared towards developing 21st century skills in our students - such as that of collaboration.
a) You can for instance create a circle for your classroom and start sharing on it things related to that class.
b) You can create circles based on different categories and subject matters, like a circle for a Geography class, or a circle for class announcements ...etc.
c) You can guide your students on how to create their own circles and add members to it.They can then use these circles to work collaboratively with each group being able to see the live stream of the other. They can also chat and comment on their learning as they work in groups.
Further reading
How to create circles in Google+
Managing Google+ circle - 7 essential tips
2. This will take you to a page that says ‘Your circles’
3. Now you get to your circle page
4. Create the circle, or use an already created circle, and start adding people by name or by email address (gmail address)
5. Keep doing this till your circle is complete
Today’s task:
Create a circle following the steps above. Choose a few people from the email addresses that I have emailed to you. Then send a message to that circle.
A video explanation To reinforce your learning about circles, here is a video that explains circles really well. (I hope it is not out of date)
Educational uses for Google+
I love the way so many Google features are geared towards developing 21st century skills in our students - such as that of collaboration.
a) You can for instance create a circle for your classroom and start sharing on it things related to that class.
b) You can create circles based on different categories and subject matters, like a circle for a Geography class, or a circle for class announcements ...etc.
c) You can guide your students on how to create their own circles and add members to it.They can then use these circles to work collaboratively with each group being able to see the live stream of the other. They can also chat and comment on their learning as they work in groups.
Further reading
How to create circles in Google+
Managing Google+ circle - 7 essential tips
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