1. LRC320 SP12 Group 4 Presentation Project by: Frank Castro Jasmine Lee & German Lopez

2. A social networking experience that allows students, friends, and family to keep in touch. Google+ is packed with features that allow: Hanging out with friends Remote teamwork between students & Much more! What is Google+?

3. Google+ Messenger A feature that allows group chats between Google+ users. This group-based text messaging service could be specifically useful to students because: It allows for real-time brainstorming between members for projects, homework, & more. Its remote access could allow for its use as a substitute for physical meetings. It’s accessible over many mediums like the web, android devices, and apple products. Download Download Android App Download Download Apple Itunes App

4. Creating a Hangout means that you can have a face to face conversation with up to 9 other people at once. Google+ Hangouts is comparable to programs found through Facebook, Skype, and Apple. The advantage is that it’s free! The use of Hangouts could revolutionize the classroom, and even online lecture learning environments could benefit. A program that is free and provides interaction from across distances provides a better learning experience. Google+ Hangouts

5. Sparks is a feature on Google+ which allows you to see news in regards to subjects of your particular taste. Teachers could utilize Sparks to fetch and share articles, stories, and links based on their classroom curriculum. Those shared links could relate classroom assignments with real life situations, problems, and other phenomena. As a result, this could engage and give their students a better learning experience. Click on the video on the right to learn more! Google+ Sparks See Google+ Sparks in action! Problems viewing the video? Click herehere

6. Visit: Google+.Google+ Sign in with your Google account or, if applicable, select “Create an account.” Follow the prompts. Once you sign up for Google+, you automatically have access to these features and more. Now, just make sure your webcam works! How to access these features

7. List of Available Google+ Features Circles Data liberation Google+ Messenger (Huddles) Hangouts “On Air” Hangouts Screen sharing Sketchpad Google Docs Named Hangouts Mobile Hangouts Photo uploads Instant upload Real-time stream Sparks Tagging The sand bar Your profile Click here and here for feature detailshere

8. Image Sources: https://plus.google.com/up/start/?et=ad&type=st https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus&hl=en http://plusheadlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/hangouts-2.png http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DoAl4JXhQo More Google+ Features: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/top-ten-google-features.html http://androidandme.com/2011/09/news/16-new-google-features-open-sign-ups-mobile-hangouts/ Selected Google+ Features Info: http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/student_affairs_and_technology/google_huddle_and_hangout _look_promising http://reorg.co/google-plus-huddle-what-is-how-to-use-2011-07/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkAdTflltc http://geekbeat.tv/how-to-use-google-sparks/