Clarinda Brown

Executive ConferenceWednesday 30th May, 2012

Trio of Tips & Tricks

#1: Email Attachment Requiring Edit and Reply

Solution #1Google Docs

Google Docs allows for real time collaboration on documents with others. The document is ‘live’ online but can still be kept private.

• Choose public or select recipients

• Easy to send via a URL• Pictures, links and tables

can be used• Easy to convert existing

document into a Google Doc

Resources Getting Started with Google Docs

• Google Reader in Plain English - http://youtu.be/eRqUE6IHTEA

• Create a free Google account

• Good to use to back up documents

• More advanced functions – using Google Forms http://youtu.be/IzgaUOW6GIs

#2: Website UpdatesFrequent Updates and Notifications

Solution #2Centralise RSS Feeds – Google Reader or Edmodo

Google Reader is attached to your Google account and allows you to centralise all website notifications into one space. For example:

• Board of Studies• Blogs• Online

magazines/regular publications

• News sites

Resources to Centralise RSS Feeds – Google Reader or Edmodo

• Google Reader in Plain English - http://youtu.be/VSPZ2Uu_X3Y

• Setup an Edmodo Group just for yourself and use the RSS feed feature on websites

• Look for this symbol on sites to subscribe – RSS (Really Simple Syndication)

#3: New PortalNew locations and functions

#3: New PortalPortal Playtime and Customisation

• Essentials – add links

• Colour and appearance

• Alphabetical navigation

• Quick access Staff Directory

Using the Settings icon, customise: