Gmail+and+Google+Calendar

= Google Gmail and Google Calendar =

//P// //rofessional Development Series - 2015//
//** Objectives: **//
 * Review what you know about Gmail and Calendar
 * Learn how to personalize Gmail and Calendar for the way you work
 * Generate ideas on using Gmail and Calendar to enhance your classroom



** Gmail **

 * **What Do You Know About GAFE Gmail?**
 * **What is it?** **// *Video: Gmail Overview //**
 * Gmail gives you custom email using your District email account (@philasd.org).
 * Use Gmail from your computer, phone or tablet - online or offline.
 * Gmail gives you unlimited GBs shared GAFE Google Drive storage space per user.
 * **Learn Gmail**
 * **Inbox**: **// *Video: Tips for a Tidy Gmail Inbox //**
 * Conversations
 * How to Block Unwanted Messages
 * Labels
 * Changing the color of a label
 * Searching
 * Search Modifiers Cheat Sheet
 * Filters
 * Stars
 * Archiving
 * **Settings**//: ** *Video: Personalizing Gmail for the Way you Work**//
 * Labs - **// *Video: 2 Gmail Ninja Tips//**
 * Set up your personal signature
 * Auto Reply for vacation
 * **Hangouts in Gmail:** **// *Video: Google Hangouts basics //**
 * Video calls
 * Audio calls
 * Text chats
 * //** *Video: **////Talk across devices with Hangouts!//
 * **Tasks**//: ** *Video: Simple Tasks with Google Drive**//
 * Create To Do lists from your messages
 * **// *Video: Gmail Tasks //**
 * **Contacts**
 * Auto saves contact information
 * Can import from other email programs
 * **Helpful Add-ons/Extensions**
 * Boomerang Boomerang for Gmail allows you to schedule messages to be sent or returned at a later date (find in the Google Chrome browser Store)
 * Grammerly - spell checker (find in the Google Chrome browser Store)
 * **How Can Gmail Enhance Your Classroom?**
 * Gmail or Zimbra?
 * Gmail Tips and Tricks
 * Follow Gmail on G+
 * Create email groups for communicating with grade group teachers
 * Use Chats to see who is online and available for a quick connection
 * **Coming Soon:**
 * A new look for Gmail?



** Calendar **

 * **What Do You Know About Google Calendar?**
 * **What is it?**
 * Free, online calendar to keep track of events all in one place
 * Calendars can be shared school-wide or with select colleagues
 * You can overlay calendars to see availability of individuals
 * Calendar is integrated into Gmail and compatible with other popular calendar applications
 * **Learn Calendar**
 * // *Video: Google Calendar Tips and Tricks //
 * // *Video: Five Hidden Google Calendar Gems //
 * Primary calendars - keep private or share with others
 * Secondary calendars
 * Subscribe to Other Calendars
 * Printing
 * Adding appointments and events
 * Adding people to events
 * **How Can Calendar Enhance Your Classroom?**
 * Create a school schedule calendar, or calendars for special events, projects, etc.
 * Create a calendar for committees, teams, departments, EC
 * Schedule Parent-Teacher conferences
 * Teachers can use Calendar to create their lesson plans
 * Embed calendars in a website
 * Sync Calendar to your phone

Additional Resources
Google for Education Google Educator Resources Google for Education Training More Google Products