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

Example of iGoogle with Bookmarks

Example of iGoogle username: password:

Let’s Get Started!

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

Set up an iGoogle Account

Themes

Sign up

Select Your Theme

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

Adding Gadgets

Extras Search for gadgets that you are looking for

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

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

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. can be named Seaford School Districtwww.seaford.k12.de.us Add as many URLs as you need

Adding SMS RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feed Click “Add Stuff” Click “Add feed or gadget” Copy and paste URL: e/blog/Lists/Categories/Category.aspx? Name=SharePoint e/blog/Lists/Categories/Category.aspx? Name=SharePoint Add as many RSS feeds as you wish

Want to Learn More about iGoogle or Want to view a Tutorial? Visit Jim’s Instructional Planning Website to get more information on iGoogle e/Technology%20Wiki/session%20planne r.aspx Click “iGoogle” for additional resources e/Technology%20Wiki/session%20planne r.aspx

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