the google ecosystem: google, gmail & chrome: 2-part webinar (11/12 and 11/19/13)
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. This webinar will help you become better organized and more productive by providing tips, tricks and more. Between sessions, each attendee will be provided a challenge to make use of the new Google Tools.TRANSCRIPT
Presenter: Rachel Eichen
Novare Library Services
Quick Poll
Agenda
What is Gmail? Gmail Basic Tips Google Calendar Google Hangouts
What is Gmail?
Web-based e-mail No software needed Log in from anywhere Similar to Yahoo Mail
Why Gmail?
Integration with Google Lots of storage Less time organizing Good SPAM protection Handy features Simple interface
Let’s Gmail!
OR http://mail.neflin.org
(if you have a @neflin.org e-mail)
http://www.gmail.com
Gmail Tips
Send/Receive with ease Star/Label important messages Filter messages for more control Search for important messages
Google Calendar
Google Calendar Create events Use invites and see who’s going Quick add to save time
Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts/Chat
Image from: http://wpdaily.co/google-hangout-0/google-hangout-5/
More Than Gmail Integrated with other apps Document sharing
(Google Docs/Drive) Chrome Google Labs
Homework Create a G-mail account (if you don’t already
have one) Add [email protected]’s calendar Schedule an appointment based on availability Optional: Let me know if you want to play
around with Hangouts
Any questions?
Presenter: Rachel Eichen
Novare Library Services
Agenda
Homework Review Google Docs/Drive Chrome G-mail Labs
Homework Review
Google Drive/Docs
Google Docs/Google Drive Two different names
Docs = Office for the webDrive = Cloud Storage
Access anywhere Great for collaboration
Google Docs/Google Drive
Google Docs/Google Drive
Create a new document or upload View Revision History Control sharing and editing Download in multiple formats
Forms Customize questions & type See responses in summary or spreadsheet Change theme Share like regular Google doc
Google Chrome
Google Chrome FAST! Incognito Mode Different profiles Tabs individual
Google Extensions
Adblock Flashblock Feedly Too Many Tabs Social Fixer
G-mail Labs Settings > Labs Remember to click “Save Changes” Experimental!
What other Google products do you use? Google Play store YouTube Google Moderate Google Phone Android ChromeBook Google+ Google Maps
Any questions?
