The World of Google and iGoogle -- Check it out!!!

1.  When using the Google search box, did you know?

--  It helps to define and focus your search if you put quotation marks around your search string.

-- You can use the the search box to be the following:
          -  Calculator  (use * for multiply and / for divide)
          -  Dictionary  (Define:    )
          -  Check the weather in a specific locale.  (weather Milwaukee)
          -  Find movies.  (movie:  53214) or (movie:  Wisconsin Dells)
          -  Conversion Tool  (1 gallon in cups)
         
--  Using the "Advanced Search", you can look for already createad PowerPoint presentations/games. 

2.  Be sure to sign up for a Google Account.

3.  Create your own iGoogle page, including a theme and all kinds of widgets/gadgets including a calendar, clock, dictionary, encyclopedia, a weather gadget and so on.

4.  Create a gMail account.

5.  Create a Google Calendar.

6.  Explore Google docs.  You'll love this!

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