…Inside of Google Drive, I have the ability to…create something known as Google Docs, or Google documents.…These are a variety of file types that are actually run directly in your web browser.…This can be a nice feature, because…we start creating documents, and spreadsheets, and presentations.…If someone doesn't have the appropriate software in their…computer, they don't have the ability to view it.…However with Google Docs, anyone that has access…to Google can actually view this particular document.…There are several types of Google Docs that are available to us.…To access them, the first step is to go ahead and log into your Google Drive.…From your Google Drive we can go ahead and create…docs by clicking the Create button on the left-hand side.…
Here I can chose to create a document…which functions a lot like a Microsoft Office Document.…A presentation which functions a lot like PowerPoint.…A spreadsheet which works a lot like Microsoft Excel.…I can create forms which are a graphic way for…people to enter information that is then stored in a spreadsheet.…
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11/21/2013- What is Google Apps for Education?
- Creating a Google account
- Verifying the domain name
- Configuring Gmail
- Archiving school communication
- Adding office hours to calendars
- Centralizing school documents
- Collaborating with Google Docs
- Creating a Google site
- Adding educational apps
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome38s
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1. Getting Started with Google Apps for Educators
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Setting up Google Apps4m 26s
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Verifying your domain name2m 40s
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Adding users5m 30s
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Customizing Google Apps4m 51s
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2. Using Gmail
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Configuring Gmail7m 37s
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Gmail communication5m 5s
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Creating a school signature3m 56s
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Using common shortcuts4m 28s
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3. Using Google Calendar
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Collaborating with calendars4m 47s
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Managing alerts3m 37s
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4. Using Google Drive
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Understanding Google Drive1m 44s
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5. Creating Google Documents
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Understanding Google Docs2m 30s
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Surveying other teachers7m 26s
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6. Creating a Google Site
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Adding collaborators1m 39s
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Adding pages3m 55s
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Styling your website5m 14s
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Styling individual pages4m 49s
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Publishing your website1m 55s
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7. Google Apps in the Classroom
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Adding educational apps3m 6s
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Using YouTube for education2m 27s
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Teaching with Google Scholar2m 41s
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Conclusion
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Next steps45s
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