Sunday, January 26, 2020

Google Training You Can Do

I'm very excited for this upcoming week! I will be working with a small group of staff in my district to further their Google knowledge. I'm doubly excited as this was their idea and anytime someone wants to learn, I'm pumped. The fact that it's Google they want to learn more about ... YEESSSS!!!

As I was planning out this introductory session, I exchanged a few emails with the person who requested the help. It dawned on me it might be helpful to have a reference Doc for them to start with since this group will have a range of familiarity with G Suite. BUT, they will all share the same goal. ↬ increase their comfort level with Google tools.

Are a person who helps train others? Are someone who also wants to learn more about G Suite? Are someone comfortable with Google, but looking to stretch yourself a little further? Are a teacher who needs (or is looking for) some professional development? I am sharing the Doc I created with you today so that you, too, can turn around and use it for yourself, or use it to support others.

Preview of Document I will be sharing
The group I will be working with had initially asked for suggestions for classes or workshops to attend to expand their learning of Google. I suggested before going and registering for classes/workshops, to go through the FREE Google modules. I promised to also be there for them to answer questions, to provide guidance, and meet with them as it fits their learning.

I may not be able to help you in person, but I would be more than happy to support you via email, Twitter, or comments below. These modules were a turning point in my teaching career and I highly recommend them to everyone.

Are you interested? Here is a link to the Doc I created & will be sharing "Google Training You Can Do." I've also posted it on Templates for Teachers website. Feel free to use this in a way that works for you and your learners.

Finally, did you know Google has also released modules and certification for students? Yep! You can find out more at the Teacher Center, in the G Suite Certification for Students section. ***Note - this is geared toward students ages 13+.***


Have a question, comment, or idea? Share them with me on Twitter (@kiefersj), via email: sarah@techyoucando.com, or in the comments below.


Sunday, January 19, 2020

4+ Advanced Gmail Tips You Can Do

This will be the final in a 3 part series on Gmail. I'm wrapping it up with 4+ advanced tips. A couple of these tips will take a bit of work on the front end to set up, but once done, it can make a world of difference for taming your inbox. Another tip will prove useful when you need to find emails or content in your email.

I will start off with an admission - I do NOT use all of these. I've collected them and I'm sharing them out, because I understand that while they might not be something I choose to do, you very well might want to. I cannot stress enough how personal email is. The final tip I share is actually a collection of more advanced things you might want to look into. I link you to the Gmail Help page for each of the topics. If you look into one (or more) of them, feel free to look through other ideas. You might find something I didn't point out.


Here is a link where you can make your own copy of "Advanced Gmail Tips". 
Feel free to share these Slides with others. 


I have a growing Wakelet collection dedicated to Gmail for items that I find useful and interesting. Be sure to check it out! There might be a nugget in there to help you, too!





Have a question, comment, or idea? Share them with me on Twitter (@kiefersj), via email: sarah@techyoucando.com, or in the comments below.



Sunday, January 12, 2020

5 Intermediate Gmail Tips You Can Do

If your email is anything like mine, it's a constant barrage. Emails that I really want, emails that are pure junk, emails that peek my interest, emails that take me down rabbit holes I didn't intend for, emails that inspire me, and so on.


I'll be honest ... email can be incredibly overwhelming. Exhausting, even. Last week I shared some basic Gmail tips - "4 Basic Gmail Tips You Can Do". Today, I'm back with 5 more that can go a loooooong way in helping you organize your Gmail. I've deemed these intermediate, but I promise YOU CAN DO THEM.


Since email won't be going away - let's take control and learn some tips better manage it. Please always remember, email is a very personal thing. Some of these tips might not fit your needs ... it's ok! I hope at least one or two of these will help you tame your email. In the following Slides, I share 5 different tips that can help you manage your email. Below the embedded Slides is a link you are welcome to click on, use, and share with others.
 Here is a link where you can make your own copy of "Intermediate Gmail Tips". 
Feel free to share these Slides with others. 


I have a growing Wakelet collection dedicated to Gmail for items that I find useful and interesting. Be sure to check it out! There might be a nugget in there to help you, too!





Next week, I'll share a 3rd one about Gmail with even more advanced tips. 

Is there something you'd like to know with Gmail? Share them with me on Twitter (@kiefersj), via email: sarah@techyoucando.com, or in the comments below.

Happy emailing!




Monday, January 6, 2020

4 Basic Gmail Tips You Can Do

Chances are you have at least one email account. I'd even venture a guess you have more than one email. Email is an important part of communication these days and any time I find ways to make it easier, I jump on it.

I have used Gmail as my personal email for more than a decade so when my district switched over to Gmail last year, I was overjoyed! The biggest bonus for me was unlimited storage because we are a GSuite education domain

While doing research about Gmail, I came across the Time magazine article, "How Gmail Happened: The Inside Story of Its Launch 10 Years Ago" (published April 1, 2014). It is an interesting read about the creation of Gmail.

Today I want to share some basic, yet possibly overlooked tips that can go a long way in helping you organize and tame your email. Do you know how to create labels? Add color & emojis? How about adding a signature to the end of your email? Giving your email a theme? Check out the Slides below to find out these and a few other tips. 


Here is a link where you can make your own copy of "Basic Gmail Tips".

Feel free to share these Slides with others. 


I have a growing Wakelet collection dedicated to Gmail for items that I find useful and interesting. Be sure to check it out! There might be a nugget in there to help you, too!




In my next post, I'll be sharing more advanced tips. Is there something you'd like to know with Gmail? Share them with me on Twitter (@kiefersj), via email: sarah@techyoucando.com, or in the comments below.