Using Google Tools with your Online Program Gmail – mail.google.com Calendar – calendar.google.com Docs and Spreadsheets – docs.google.com Google Groups – groups.google.com Google Notebook – notebook.google.com Google Sites – sites.google.com

Uses of Gmail (lots of storage and search capabilities) Labeling and starring messages Contact list Instant messaging Gmail Notifier toolbar “Passkey” to other Google tools

Gmail

Gmail interfaces with other tools

Uses of Google Calendar Personal event manager Calendar can be shared with others in your organization Receive alerts about events in your Gmail

Google Calendar

Uses of Google Docs and Spreadsheets (and Presentations, too!) Real-time collaboration Sharing with multiple users Publishing directly to the web Tracking hours, project progress, etc.

Google Docs Home

Document

Document Sharing

Document Revisions

Multiple Document Formats

Publish Document to the Web

Spreadsheet – Timecard

Spreadsheet – Project Tracking

Spreadsheet - Scheduling

Google Presentations

Presentation Speaker Notes

Share Presentation

Uses of Google Groups Discussion groups Public or Private Can supplement LMS/CMS

Google Groups

Uses of Google Notebook Research Organize notes Running commentary

Google Notebook

Uses of Google Sites Communication Not password protected

Google Sites