Creating a Gmail Account If you've already done this, great. If not, now is your chance!

Go to accounts.google.com and select 'create an account'

1. Use your REAL name, birth date, etc. 2 1. Use your REAL name, birth date, etc. 2. For your user name, use some variation of your real name like your.name or yourname## 3. You do not need to give a phone number 4. You do need to get the security code correct- this may take a few tries.

If you get this screen, you did it right!

Take some time to do the training module, and explore your options and tabs. Read the welcome emails.

I have rules for titling emails, PLEASE follow them to avoid confusion I have rules for titling emails, PLEASE follow them to avoid confusion! When you are DONE with your bio, you may send me your first email, CORRECTLY labeled, with attachment (for practice)

It is even more important to follow the rules for attaching files, or I CAN'T OPEN THEM!

Using Google Drive will save you time and frustration. JUST DO IT.

You can easily create and share presentations, documents, websites etc You can easily create and share presentations, documents, websites etc. from Drive.

Use it as you would use Word or Pages.

When you want to turn something in or collaborate, just share your document.

Now you're on your own. Your In-class assignment is to create a Gmail account. Your homework is to send me an email with attachment. The subject line MUST be your name and class (student8A). The attached file MUST be your bio, with picture, in a .doc or .pdf format. From now on, it is actually best to create Google documents and SHARE them with me, to avoid compatibility issues. You can do this with slide shows, websites, spreadsheets, and documents. If you have extra time, please explore your new Google account. Please ask me questions if stuck!