Google for Productivity

Google Workspace offers many tools that can help educators be more productive and effective in their practice. In this course, participants will explore the Google applications available, what they are used for, and how to use them together to improve productivity.

With technological revolutions over the past 50 years, people are able to easily access the internet, use different types of devices and connect digitally. We can talk, chat, video call, share, create and innovate all while being in different places. What allows us to be able to share our work or connect with loved ones? It’s called the cloud. In this course, we will explore what the cloud is and how we can use different types of Google applications that utilize the cloud. In addition, determine how to adapt your practices to be able to learn and work effectively, using Google Workspace and the cloud.

Having an organized physical work space makes you more productive, and the same holds true for your digital work space. In this course, participants will explore tips and tricks for organizing Google Drive and utilizing its many features to streamline daily workflow processes.

Communication within the world of education is vitally important in supporting the productivity of educators and the working relationships between colleagues, students, and parents. This course is designed to provide educators with an understanding of the functionality and capabilities of Gmail and Calendar, and the importance of integrating them into daily communication workflow. First, we will explore the importance of communication between educators, colleagues, students, and families. Then we will dive into the important functionality of Gmail and Calendar, examining how these apps can contribute to a productive communication flow. Finally, educators will have an opportunity to consider the ways in which Gmail and Calendar can become a part of their daily communication routine.