3 Useful Massac Apps Tools

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You can access all of these services by using your Massac E-Mail Account

1. Google Chat

Just a reminder that there are a couple of ways to chat via your Massac Account.

Check out the following link for more information

http://www.google.com/talk/

2. Picasa (Photo Editing/Storage)

Check out the following link for more information

http://picasa.google.com/

3. Google Calendar

Use the calendar to keep track of important dates, appointments, or meetings.

Create more calendars to post on your webpage/website to keep your students and parents informed about upcoming assignments, class projects, or tests.

Check out the following link to get started on your calendar

http://calendar.massac.org


If you have any questions on these services, please contact:
Tom - twalker@massac.org
Joel - jthoman@massac.org

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