Getting Startedwith iGoogle

Learn with CDLC ProjectSpring 2011

If you don’t have a Google account, go to: http://google.com/accounts/NewAccount

Fill in the form to create your account.

If you do have a Google account, just sign in.

Then go to the iGoogle start pagehttp://www.google.com/ig

1: Choose some interests.2: Choose a theme3: Set your location4: See your page!

Change Themes

Browse for a theme you likeClick on Add it Now to activate the theme

Add it now

I found NEMO!!

Google calls each box of content a “gadget”

Gadgets can be rearranged by clicking and dragging

To delete a gadget:Click on the triangle and select Delete this gadget

To add more gadgets and ‘stuff’, click on Add Stuff

Browse by categories on left or use search box on right.Click on Add it Now

Back to iGoogle home to get back to your page

Try searching for Upper Hudson Library System

Surprise! They have a library catalog gadget. Can you find other library related gadgets?

Add a Tab to create pages for other topics

“I’m feeling lucky” tries to find related content for you

Subscribe to the RSS feed for this projectVisit http://learncdlc.wordpress.com

Click on RSS - Posts

Subscribe to this feed using Google

Add to Google Homepage

Added to the last tab you had open

You can also add blogs directly with the ADD STUFF button

Then find the Add Feed or Gadget option

Type in the blog URL (or the RSS feed URL)If it’s successful, you’ll see a confirmation.

Have fun!

Learn with CDLCSpring 2011

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