Digital literacy
Get going with Google
Get going with Google
Google, Chrome, Classroom and GSuite are the tools that college uses to support students with their learning. If you have used Gmail, YouTube or a Google Calendar before then you will have seen some of their tools already. At college you will use:
Google, Chrome, Classroom and GSuite are the tools that college uses to support students with their learning. If you have used Gmail, YouTube or a Google Calendar before then you will have seen some of their tools already. At college you will use:
Word processing: Google Docs
Word processing: Google Docs
Presentations: Google Slides
Presentations: Google Slides
Spreadsheets: Google Sheets
Spreadsheets: Google Sheets
They also have digital note taking tools, website solutions as well as a whole host of apps and add-ons to help. Below is some information on key tools for college life.
They also have digital note taking tools, website solutions as well as a whole host of apps and add-ons to help. Below is some information on key tools for college life.
Getting started with Classroom
Getting started with Classroom
A Google classroom is our college Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), similar to Moodle, Blackboard and the other available options. The image on the left can be found on Chromebooks and in the Chrome browser. Clicking on it will take you to the Classroom Homepage.
A Google classroom is our college Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), similar to Moodle, Blackboard and the other available options. The image on the left can be found on Chromebooks and in the Chrome browser. Clicking on it will take you to the Classroom Homepage.
Getting to know key G-Suite apps
Getting to know key G-Suite apps
Google Slides
Google Slides
Slides are used when you want to create presentations and more visual records or the work and research you have carried out. All the information you'll ever need can be found HERE.
Slides are used when you want to create presentations and more visual records or the work and research you have carried out. All the information you'll ever need can be found HERE.
Google Sheets
Google Sheets
Sheets can be used when you are collecting and presenting data, planning projects and can even email out automated replies. All the information you'll ever need can be found HERE.
Sheets can be used when you are collecting and presenting data, planning projects and can even email out automated replies. All the information you'll ever need can be found HERE.
Google Drive
Google Drive
Google Drive is your free, unlimited, cloud storage that comes with your college Google account. As long as you are online and registered (similar to Classroom as shown above) you can access this from any mobile device where the Drive app is installed.
Google Drive is your free, unlimited, cloud storage that comes with your college Google account. As long as you are online and registered (similar to Classroom as shown above) you can access this from any mobile device where the Drive app is installed.
This LINK provides you with access to all the information you'll ever need whilst using Drive for your college work.
This LINK provides you with access to all the information you'll ever need whilst using Drive for your college work.
Chrome on your chromebook
Chrome on your chromebook
Chromebooks are provided by college to help you with your studies. They are set up slightly differently to a traditional laptop with some shortcuts found in different places and different key combinations.
Chromebooks are provided by college to help you with your studies. They are set up slightly differently to a traditional laptop with some shortcuts found in different places and different key combinations.
This LINK provides you with a complete list of shortcuts you can use. If you are adjusting to a Chromebook from a laptop this is the place to go!
This LINK provides you with a complete list of shortcuts you can use. If you are adjusting to a Chromebook from a laptop this is the place to go!