Families Today

Chapter 3: Family Characteristics

Net Connection Web Links

Be sure to ask a parent or teacher for permission before accessing the Web. Always ask a teacher or parent for permission before you download, install, or save any program to your home or school computer!

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Online Planning Tools

Engrade
	Engrade is a free set of web-based tools for educators allowing them to manage their classes online while providing parents and students with 24/7 real-time online class information. ( http://www.engrade.com/ )

Gradefix
	Gradefix organizes homework tasks and will work them into your schedule. ( http://www.gradefix.com/ )

Google Calendar
	Google Calendar has its interface annoyances but is otherwise quite well laid out. Add events to your own default calendar, additional calendars you name, or other public calendars so that study teams can coordinate remotely. Each calendar's events can be color-coded as desired. Calendar view can be single-day or up to seven days. Students: Record your class and lab schedules, assignment and project due dates, team meetings. Share your schedule with teammates, friends, and family. Define separate calendars for each group and share accordingly. ( http://www.google.com/calendar )

Cozi
	Cozi Central is a free software service that helps busy families easily plan, schedule, and manage all the things they need to do. Cozi Central includes a color-coded family calendar, remotely-accessible shopping list management tool, messaging tools, and an engaging screensaver that displays your digital family photos. ( http://cozi.com )