PE4 – Google+

Google+ was the first of the Web 2.0 tools that I learned for the Relevant and Innovative Learning Scenario (RILS) project. Once I started using the tool after some introductory training from Lynda.com I was able to create a lesson plan that would explain what Google+ was to creating and deleting Circles. I took screen shots to supplement what I was describing, which included the tool bar so I could make a diagram labeling its parts. See below.

Google+ Tool bar Labeled

Originally, I was only going to discuss the tool bar and Circles but realized that some people may not even have an account. Therefore, I created as part of the lesson a component of how to create an account along with providing a link on how to change the profile if they already had an account or wanted to update it. The link is https://plus.google.com for updating the profile so people can find you. After all, what good is it being on a social media tool that combines a social network if your profile is not up to date?

As my lesson continued, I chunked the information into three parts. The first part was an overview of Google+ and things related to creating the account/profile. Part two consisted of learning about the tool bar. Finally, part three was about Circles, which I thought would bring meaning to the course. I went over how to create them, delete them and add/remove people.

Once I started creating the course, through its completion, I found Google+ extremely user friendly. It was a mater of going in and “playing” with this Web 2.0 tool.