how to use google groups
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GOOGLE GROUPS
Ziine John
Assistant LecturerInstitute of Computer Science
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What is it?
Google Groups is a free, online service that helps groups of people easily share information and communicate effectively.Groups are public or private places where
membersshare files, post ideas, and conduct
discussions via email. All emails sent to the group are archived for future reference and are easily searchable.
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What is it?...
Google Groups is a mailing list service that is part of the Google Apps suite. Allows users to create and manage groups
among other users. Users can manage and archive their
mailing lists, as well as manage group membersGoogle Groups allows users who are
members of a group to effectively collaborate and communicate together.
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GOOGLE GROUPS
Google Groups offers features that other mailing list services do not, such as:
Unique managing optionsCustomizable group landing pageAmple storage space
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GOOGLE GROUPS
You do not have to have a Google account in order to utilize some of the features in Google Groups. Some of the things you can do without a Google account are:Read posts in public groupsJoin a public group through emailPost to groups via email if they are
unrestricted, or if you are a memberSearch for groups, posts, authors, etc.
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GOOGLE GROUPS
However helpful these features are, having a Google account allows for much more productivity from Google Groups. If you have a Google account you have the ability to:Create and manage a groupPost to groups via Google interfaceJoin a group via Google interfaceRead a restricted group’s posts onlineChange your type of subscription
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Using GmailLess spam
You don't like spam. Gmail blocks spam before it gets to your inbox.
Lots of space Over 10.27GBs of free storage space – and more to purchase if you need it.
Search Search instantly within Gmail to find the exact message you want.
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Conversation view Messages are grouped with the relevant responses -- so you can always see messages in context.
Priority InboxAutomatically separate important email from everything else and focus on what really matters.
Built-in chat With just one click, you can chat in Gmail or talk face to face with voice and video chat.
Secure Just like bank websites, Gmail uses HTTPS encryption to keep your mail secure.
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START… The google apps suite
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Click groups
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Log in…
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Create group name…
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Invite members…
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Much more…
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GOOGLE GROUPS
You may also use your in box and contacts to create a google group
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Creating contact groups
With contact groups you can easily organize your contacts, making it easier to email a specific set of people.
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Click Gmail at the top-left corner of your
Gmail page, then choose Contacts.
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Select contacts that you want to add to a group, click the Groups button. , then Create new.Enter the name of the group.Click OK.
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Add contacts to a contact group • Select the contacts in the Contacts list. • Click the Groups button. • Select the group you'd like to add the
contact to, or select Create new to create a new group.
• If you have multiple addresses saved for a contact, you can choose which address should belong to the contact group by opening the contact and clicking the small arrow next to the group you'd like to modify.
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Why use it?
Students can use Google Groups to:
Share ideas, store documents, and organize web resources as they work in project teams.
Create a private group for school clubs to share the latest news and announcements.
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Why use it?
Teachers can use Google Groups to:Make class handouts, reading materials,
assignments, and web links available to students and their parents.Send email announcements to parents.Centralize resources and
communication for professional learning communities.
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Thank you
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