Below you will find tech tutorials on the offers from the Google Suite. All of the options detailed below are already available to all GRPS staff members.

This Site will be updated throughout the summer. Also consider consulting the Google Teach From Anywhere website for more insight and tutorials.

As always, reach out to the tech staff for extra help on any app using the Form on the final tab of this website!

Google Classroom

Google Classroom to Skyward Transfer

NEW 2022! How to integrate Classroom and Skyward Grading.

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Google Classroom: Introduction

The above video is a tutorial for the basic functionality on Google Classroom. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the top right of the video.

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Posting Assignments and Announcements on Classroom

The above video is a tutorial for creating all announcements and assignments on Google Classroom. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the bottom right of the video.

Copying Classroom Pages

Cycle and Semester teachers may find the copying function the most useful. Watch the video on the left to understand the way in which a teacher can copy a Classroom page in order to reuse posts such as assignments, materials, or posts.

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Classroom Notification Customization

The video to the left is a tutorial for troubleshooting the customization of Classroom notifications. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the bottom right of the video.

Posting Questions and Running Discussion Boards on Classroom

Allowing students to comment on each other’s responses is a valuable form of peer review. Questions can be posed on Google Classroom and assessed for content knowledge. Learn how to do so using the video tutorial above!

Gmail and Classroom Scheduling

The video above describes how to schedule your emails, Google Classroom announcements, and assignments in advance.

This can be useful when attempting to plan future activities on Classroom or setting up emails to be sent at a later time or date.

Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the bottom right of the video.

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Calendar Agendas in Classroom

The video to the left is focused on the use of the agenda function of Classroom, set up through Google Calendar. The agenda is from a student point of view, and focuses on how you can help students stay organized using this function.

Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Teachers by Shake Up Learning.pdf

Google Meet

Creating a Meet for a scheduled time in the future is now possible with an easy click on the Meet homepage. Watch the video to the right for details

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To the left, teacher can see all of the exciting updates coming to Google Meet this summer into fall. The updates were announced midsummer. Tutorials will be uploaded and staff will be updated when these features are put into practice.

Creating a Meet

This video explains how to create a simple Meet within the school domain. Remember to fullscreen the video using the icon on the bottom right.

Screen Sharing/Presenting on Meet

The tutorial to the right demonstrates how to present your screen during a Meet session. Presenting your screen, or screen sharing, is helpful during all class Meets.

Embedding Meet link to Classroom

This video above shows the basic process to embed a Google Meet link directly to your Classroom banner. The Meet link will remain permanent and accessible to students entering class unless otherwise adapted by you, the teacher.

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Creating a Meet with Google Calendar

The video to the right shows the steps to create an appointment link for a Google Meet through Google Calendar. This function is useful for setting up future appointments and for setting up recurring appointments with smaller groups.

Google Forms

Using Forms for Quiz Assessments

The video to the right is a tutorial for the functionality on using Google Forms to create a quiz assessment for remote learning. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the bottom right of the video.

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Google Quizzes

The video to the left is also a tutorial for the functionality on using Google Forms to create a quiz assessment for remote learning. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video.

Google Docs

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Introduction to Docs

The video to the left is a tutorial for the basic functionality on Google Docs. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the top right of the video.

Google Sites

Introduction to Sites

The video above walks through an introduction of Google Sites. It covers the use of Sites as a faculty page, as well as some essential steps to making sure you maximize your Site's potential.

Pages and Subpages

Use the video above to discover how to populate your Site with content and page breakdowns. Hit play to watch, and don't forget to expand the video to fullscreen using the icon on the bottom right of the video.

Adding Calendars to Sites

The tutorial to the right to learn how to add your Google Calendars to your Google Site. This is helpful as the Calendar can be viewable by parents as they have access to your faculty page/Site. Note: there is a simple click under the 'Insert' option to add a Calendar, but more is needed to make it viewable. Watch the video to learn how!

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New Staff Site Template - Use this link to access a template that can be used for staff faculty pages. Open the Site and make yourself a copy. It will become customizable to you. Once done, remember to make it public and share the link with a tech staff member to hyperlink the Site to your webpage.

Google Calendar

Overview and Best Practices of Calendar

The tutorial focusing on the functionality of Calendar is to the right. By watching, you will learn how to create a calendar, create an event along with many time-saving shortcuts to help you be more efficient. Enjoy!

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Gmail

Organization for Labels and Filters

The video above details how to use labels and filters to organize your Gmail inbox. This customization is helpful for organizational aspects of your Gmail inbox and for easy storage of past emails.

Using Templates for Canned Responses

Watch the above tutorial to discover how to use templates in Gmail to create canned responses. Teachers can easily deploy pre-made responses to emails to give consistent responses to common questions.

Google Chrome

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Updating Chrome Operating Systems

The video to the left reviews the process for updating Chrome Operating Systems if you are using a Chromebook. This is helpful for both students and teachers using Chrome or Chromebooks.

More to come throughout the summer!