Google Plus● In the classroom● As the classroom

+AndrewMatrangaUniversity of Denver | @media_filmatdu

Overview

1. Why Google Plus?2. G+ By the Numbers3. Building the Community Page4. In the Classroom5. As the Classroom6. Work in Progress

Why Google Plus?

● Because no one is there!● Google is the Internet● Not BlackBoard● Mobile● Communication● Platform● Social SEO● Personal brand

G+ By the Numbers● In year three, over 1 billion Google+ enabled accounts● 359 million monthly active users● Google+ is growing at 33% per annum● The 45 to 54 year old bracket increased its usage on

Google+ by 56% since 2012● YouTube: World’s second largest search engine

Building the Community Page

● Structure● Schedule● Links● Resources● Categories● DiscussionThe goal? Participation!

In the Classroom: From News to Drive to Blogger

Keep

As the Classroom: Hangouts

Hangout on Air with Matt Villano

Private office hours and meetings

● Changes for spring quarter of 2014○ Integrate Google Calendars○ Quantify engagement for evaluation○ Employ Forms for quizzes and tests○ How to evolve the project?

● Q&A● Thanks!

○ andrew.matranga@du.edu○ @AndrewMatranga

Work In Progress