the google ecosystem (aug 2014)
DESCRIPTION
During this two-part series, we will explore the Google Ecosystem to learn to how to get the most of your Gmail account by utilizing Google Products including: Mail, Calendar, Drive, Hangouts, Chrome and more. These workshops will help you become better organized and more productive by providing tips, tricks and more. Between workshops, each attendee will be provided a challenge to make use of the newGoogle Tools. Instructor: Rachel Eichen Rachel Eichen is a certified presenter who has had over three years of teaching experience. She has taught computer classes to passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship, which included such topics as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office. She also taught classes while working within the software industry. She enjoys learning about new technology trends and loves sharing this information with others. Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science and a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing.TRANSCRIPT
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Presenter: Rachel Eichen
Novare Library Services
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Quick Poll
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Agenda
What is Gmail? Gmail Basic Tips Google Calendar Google Hangouts
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What is Gmail?
Web-based e-mail No software needed Log in from anywhere Similar to Yahoo Mail
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Why Gmail?
Integration with Google Lots of storage Less time organizing Good SPAM protection Handy features Simple interface
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Gmail Tips
Send/Receive with ease Star/Label important messages Filter messages for more control Search for important messages
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Google Calendar
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Google Calendar Create events Use invites and see who’s going Quick add to save time
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Google Hangouts
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Google Hangouts/Chat
Image from: http://wpdaily.co/google-hangout-0/google-hangout-5/
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More Than Gmail Integrated with other apps Document sharing
(Google Docs/Drive) Chrome Google Labs
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Homework Create a G-mail account (if you don’t already
have one) Add [email protected] calendar Schedule an appointment based on availability Optional: Let me know if you want to play
around with Hangouts
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Any questions?
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Presenter: Rachel Eichen
Novare Library Services
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Agenda
Homework Review Google Docs/Drive Chrome G-mail Labs
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Homework Review
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Google Docs/Google Drive Two different names
Docs = Office for the webDrive = Cloud Storage
Access anywhere Great for collaboration
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Google Docs/Google Drive
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Google Docs/Google Drive
Create a new document or upload View Revision History Control sharing and editing Download in multiple formats
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Forms Customize questions & type See responses in summary or spreadsheet Change theme Share like regular Google doc
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Google Chrome
FAST! Incognito Mode Different profiles Tabs individual processes
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Google Extensions
Adblock Flashblock Feedly Gmail Offline Social Fixer
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G-mail Labs Settings > Labs Remember to click “Save Changes” Experimental!
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Any questions?
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What Google products do you use? Gmail Google.com Search Engine Google Maps Android Phone Google Scholar Google Glass