Google for Productivity

Google provides a wide variety of apps (programs) that can be used to complete different tasks.  However, do you ever wish that a Google program had the ability to do something that was not built into the software?  Google add-ons and extensions can help! Add-ons and extensions give additional functionality to select Google Apps and the Chrome browser.  In this course, you will differentiate between the role of add-ons and Chrome extensions.  Learn how to locate, select, and install both add-ons and extensions.  Explore add-ons and extensions that add functionality useful for teachers and students to perform their daily tasks.

While gathering and analyzing data are important functions of Google Sheets, this powerful and accessible tool can be used for so much more! In this course, participants will explore how to use features of Sheets to not only analyze data, but also to increase and improve productivity in their daily workflow. Practice designing your own or adapting a template to apply your learning of Google Sheets!

Work-life balance is often a topic of discussion as many people experience increased stress and responsibilities whether at work or at home. For many teachers, it may seem like finding that balance is impossible. Teachers everywhere spend their precious time trying to catch up on lesson planning or grading, but instead find themselves working late into the night, and on weekends, just to stay afloat. While this course can't give teachers more time in the day, it can help use the time teachers have more efficiently by incorporating Google tools, extensions, and features to streamline their workflow. Follow the story of educators who are learning to utilize Google applications to work efficiently and streamline how they navigate their daily tasks. Educators will complete this course, equipped with concrete examples and steps to streamline their workday with Google applications.

As video conferencing with Google Meet has become a prevalent part of many educators’ daily teaching experience, so has the need to use it effectively and efficiently. In this course, participants will explore best practices for its use, tips for utilizing its many features, and ideas for avoiding screen fatigue.