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Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Preview files in Google Drive with new hovercard feature (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) New ways to quickly format and organize data with tables in Google Sheets (Learn More)

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Google Meet

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Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (COMING SOON) Updated keyboard shortcuts and first-letters navigation now available on Google Drive web (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Create Looker Studio reports from Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Dark mode now available in Google Drive web (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Input numbers into slider controls across Google Docs, Slides and Drawings (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (COMING SOON) Seamlessly transfer between devices during a Google Meet call (Learn More)

March 2024 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Set up dropdown chips more easily in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Smooth scrolling in Google Sheets now available on desktop (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Search for files directly using new search bar in Google Drive (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Input numbers into slider controls across Google Docs, Slides and Drawings (Learn More)

February 2024 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easy drag and drop an image to replace the background in Google Slides (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Google Meet “companion mode” is now supported on your mobile device for great hybrid meetings (Learn More)

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January 2024 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easy access to people, documents, building blocks and more in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Introducing a new homepage view in Google Drive (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Share a link to a specific time in a Google Drive video (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Respond to access requests for Google Workspace files more efficiently (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Excuse assignments in Google Classroom (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Combine multiple video effects, improve lighting and audio in Google Meet (Learn More)

December 2023 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easy access to people, documents, building blocks and more in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easily fill smart chips in Google Docs using placeholder chips (Lean More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Solve math equations easily with Smart Compose (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Excuse assignments in Google Classroom (Learn More)

November 2023 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) New view in Google Drive shows recent activity in one place (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Build content quickly in Google Docs with instant access to building blocks and more (Lean More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE)  Insert smart chips in your Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Add GIFs and stickers in Google Slides (Learn More)

October 2023 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (COMING SOON) New view in Google Drive shows recent activity in one place (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Build content quickly in Google Docs with instant access to building blocks and more (Lean More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Improved paste values experience in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Add emoji reactions in Google Sheet cells (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Navigating Classroom just got easier - The new collapsible menu can be closed and opened from anywhere. Click the menu icon to see how it works.

September 2023 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Collaborate more seamlessly with live pointers in Google Slides (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Add annotations to your presentations in Google Slides (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Improving placements in Google Docs (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Find and install third-party add-ons directly within Google Meet (Learn More)

August 2023 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Enhancing tool discovery in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Add annotations to your presentations in Google Slides

• (COMING SOON) Improving placements in Google Docs (Learn More)

July 2023 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easily convert email addresses and links into smart chips using the tab key in Google Sheets

• (COMING SOON) Enhancing tool discovery in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Improving placements in Google Docs (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Quickly access more features during meetings, available for Google Meet on the web (Learn More)

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Use companion mode to check-in to a Google Meet conference room, so everyone can know you by name (Learn More)

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Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Respond to access requests for Google Workspace files more efficiently (Learn More)

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Enhancing spam protection in Google Drive (Learn More)

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Get more granular views of Google Slides with new zoom settings (Learn More)

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Google Meet

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• (COMING SOON) Use companion mode to check-in to a Google Meet conference room, so everyone can know you by name (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Expanding originality reports in Google Classroom to Microsoft Word files (Learn More)

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Adding rich text formatting to comments in Google Classroom (Learn More)

Google Forms

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Adding flexibility to email collection in Google Form (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Adding new capabilities to timeline view in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (AVAILABLE NOW) Introducing new smart canvas features in Google Sheets and Google Docs (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Complete data-driven tasks faster with new smart chip data extraction in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Enhancing tool discovery in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Enhancing spam protection in Google Drive (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE ) Improvements to content organization in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Refreshed interface for Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Find files quicker with search chips in Google Drive (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Introducing additional smart chip functionality in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Enhancing tool discovery in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets & Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Introducing new smart canvas features in Google Sheets and Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE ) Improving Filters in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Find files quicker with search chips in Google Drive (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Refreshed interface for Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Improvements to content organization in Google Docs (Learn More)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE)  Provide custom Google Meet background images for your users (Learn More)

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• (NOW AVAILABLE) Use Miro within Google Meet for an immersive and collaborative whiteboard experience (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)
Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides & Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Expanding the power of Google Sheets with localized formatting and improved CSV imports (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Expanding color options in Google Slides, Docs, Sheets and Drawings (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Introducing new smart canvas features in Google Sheets and Google Docs (Learn More)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Use new immersive backgrounds and styles for Google Meet on the web (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

Preparing for the Google L1 Certification Exam for students/faculty - Join course (course code xsts4b)

Google for Education - Teacher Recourses (Learn More)

Google for Education - Back to School Guide (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides & Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Improvements to voice features in Google Docs and Slides (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) New option to view non-printing characters in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Introducing pageless format (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (NOW AVAILABLE) More filter effects available in Google Meet (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) View speaker notes while presenting Google Slides in Google Meet (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) New in-meeting reactions for Google Meet (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Pin table headers when using pageless format on Google Docs (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) Create drop-down chips in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Collaborate with colleagues in Google Slides through a new 'Follow' feature (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Share Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files in Google Meet  (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Share Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files in Google Meet Chat  (Learn More)

November 2022 Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Sharing suggestions in Google Drive make collaborating easier (Learn More)

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Manage projects & tasks with a new timeline view on Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Enhanced menus in Google Slides and Drawings improves findability of key features (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Manage projects & tasks with a new timeline view Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Resizing Pivot Tables in Google Sheets (Learn More)

Google Sites

• (REMINDER) Reminder to migrate your classic Google Sites before January 30, 2023 (Learn More)

Past Months Updates

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (COMING SOON) Use Miro within Google Meet for an immersive and collaborative whiteboard experience (Learn More)

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Split table cell in Google Docs to better organize information (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Enhanced menus in Google Slides and Drawings improves findability of key features (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (COMING SOON) Use Miro within Google Meet for an immersive and collaborative whiteboard experience (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easily share Google Meet artifacts with co-hosts (Learn More)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Improving the Google Workspace experience on large screen Android devices (Learn More)

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Insert Google Maps place chips into Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Originality Report are now available for Google Slides files (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON)  More control over accessibility preferences in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings - Rather than having the same accessibility settings apply across these products, you’re now able to set preferences for each product individually. (Learn More)

Google Sites

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Introducing a new spacing feature on Google Sites (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Conveniently connect site visitors with social channels in new Sites -

Site editors can now insert stylized social media links into pages within their site. This update enables you to more conveniently connect site visitors with additional information and content on your social channels. (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Refining notifications on the Google Classroom app - Google made the following improvement to Google Classroom notifications: In addition to setting your preference for Classroom push notifications, you can now tailor your email notifications from Android or iOS mobile devices. (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

How to log into your RIC Google Workspace account Video - https://youtu.be/KKvdFPkJTIk

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (COMING SOON) Use Miro within Google Meet for an immersive and collaborative whiteboard experience (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Improve quality and performance with Google Meet effects on the web (Lean More) 

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Improving the Google Workspace experience on large screen Android devices (Learn More)

Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Stay on top of changes to document content with edit notifications - In Google Docs, you can now choose to receive email notifications for document changes on a per file basis. Edit notification emails detail what changes were made, when the changes were made, and who made them. (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON)  More control over accessibility preferences in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings -

Rather than having the same accessibility settings apply across these products, you’re now able to set preferences for each product individually. (Learn More)

Google Sites

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Conveniently connect site visitors with social channels in new Sites -

Site editors can now insert stylized social media links into pages within their site. This update enables you to more conveniently connect site visitors with additional information and content on your social channels. (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (COMING SOON) Use Miro within Google Meet for an immersive and collaborative whiteboard experience (Learn More)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Offline syncing available for opened Microsoft Office documents (Learn More)

Google Docs

• (COMING SOON) Stay on top of changes to document content with edit notifications - In Google Docs, you can now choose to receive email notifications for document changes on a per file basis. Edit notification emails detail what changes were made, when the changes were made, and who made them. (Learn More)

Google Forms

• (NOW AVAILABLE) New options for styling fonts in Google Forms (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Tasks

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Mark you important tasks with a star in Google Tasks (Learn More)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easily see file locations in Google Drive (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILBLE) Frictionless sharing across Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Picture-in-Picture and multi-pinning available for Google Meet in Chrome (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Improved experience for removing participants from Google Meet calls (Learn More)

Google Forms

• (COMING SOON) New options for styling fonts in Google Forms (Learn More)

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Take action on multiple text selections in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Use new table templates and dropdown chips in Google Docs to create highly collaborative documents (Learn More)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Cut, copy and paste files using keyboard shortcuts in Google Drive Web (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Schedule across multiple classes - You can now define due dates, publish, and topics for classwork and announcements across multiple classes. One of the things that you can now do is schedule assignments in multiple classes. (Learn More) (Step-by-step instructions)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) New display images on the stream - You can now set one image to display larger on stream announcements. (Learn More)

Past Months Updates

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Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Compose with Markdown in Google Docs on web (Learn More)

Google Meet

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Join a Google Meet call from Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Additional improvements for Google Meet - Leave empty call reminders & Host Management controls update (Learn More)

Past Months Updates

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If you plan to use your Google Classroom associated with your RIC Google Workspace (formally known as G Suite) account, please email me (Scott Badger) at  sbadger@ric.edu with a file (Word, Excel, Google Doc or Google Sheet) containing your course roster (Students’ First and Last Name and Students’ RIC Email address. I will then check to see if your students have an active RIC Google Workspace account. Those that don’t have one, I will create a service ticket to have Henk Sonder add them to the security group which will in turn will create their RIC Google Workspace accounts.

Here are three ways your students can access their RIC Google Workspace for Education (Formerly known as G Suite) accounts.

Option A – sign out of your existing Google account and then sign in with your RIC Google Workspace for Education account. Remember when you sign into your RIC G Suite account, your username is your RIC Microsoft 365 email address

https://servicecenter.ric.edu/TDClient/1794/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=96207

Option B -Create a new profile within your Chrome browser for each of your Google (Personal and RIC Google Workspace for Education) accounts.

https://servicecenter.ric.edu/TDClient/1794/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=109975 

 Option C – Open a different browser such as Firefox, go to www.google.com and then sign in with your RIC RIC Google Workspace for Education account. Remember when you sign into your RIC Google Workspace account, your username is your RIC Microsoft 365 email address

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Google Sheets doubles cell limit (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Schedule across multiple classes - You can now define due dates, publish, and topics for classwork and announcements across multiple classes. One of the things that you can now do is schedule assignments in multiple classes. (Learn More) (Step-by-step instructions)

Past Months Updates

Click Here

Google Workspace Editions

There are four Google Workspace Editions (Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Education Plus) (Compare Editions) RIC currently has the Education Fundamentals Google Workspace edition.

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Originality Report are now available for Google Slides files (Learn More)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Warning banners in Google Drive alert users of suspicious files (Learn More)

Google Meet

•  Recording Option Going Away

Back on September 30th 2020, User Support Service send an email to all FSEHD Faculty and Staff the following message: “Originally all G Suite for Education users were going to lose the ability to record their Google Meetings after September 30, 2020. Google has extended the premium recording capability until temporary recordings are launched.”

Google made the difficult decision to no longer build temporary recordings. Education Fundamentals customers will continue to have access to Meet recordings through the end of 2021, after which point recording functionality will only be available to Education Plus and Teaching and Learning Upgrade licensed users.

Google Support just told us that starting back on January 10, 2022, all customers using Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals or Google Workspace for Education Standard will lose access to the recording feature in Google Meet. The rollout will take 2–3 weeks to complete, so some customers might still be able to record meetings during January and early February 2022. Any previously recorded meetings will remain in Google Drive until they’re deleted by the file owner."

Rhode College currently is using the Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals edition which is free. This means we no longer have the ability to record our Google Meets.

If you are looking to record your synchronous meetings with your students, then we recommend that you use Zoom for your recurring class meetings. You do have the ability to record your hosted zoom meetings.

Zoom Support - https://sites.google.com/ric.edu/ussprofessionaldevelopment/recordings-and-training-materials/zoom?authuser=0

If you have any questions and/or require training, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 401-456-8803 or helpdesk@ric.edu.

• Breakout Room Option Not Available

Rhode College currently is using the Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals edition which is free. The Breakout Room option in Google Meets is not available for institutions using Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals. If you are looking to use breakout out rooms for your synchronous meetings, then we recommend that you use either Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate.

End of Unit Google Form

Wednesday, March 23rd 12:00-1:30PM (Webinar)

Hosted by Scott Badger 

Google Forms allow you to collect filled out information and analyze the results. It has a lot of possibilities for educators.  Google Forms can also be used to get feedback from students about a course, to create quizzes, or as an exit ticket for a lesson/unit. In this webinar, you will learn the following:

• How to use Google Forms

• How to add different types of questions

• How to edit the form

• How to change the theme and fonts for your form

• How to show questions based on answers

• How to insert images and Youtube videos within a form question

• How to share your form

• How to view and manage form responses

If you are interested in attending this webinar, please email ittraining@ric.edu.

Webinar recording - https://youtu.be/COHdV0fQRG4

Turning on Originality Reports for Google Classroom Assignments

Wednesday, March 30th 12:00-1:30PM (Webinar)

Hosted by Scott Badger 

"You and your students can use originality reports to check work for authenticity. When you run a report, it compares a student’s Google Docs or Slides file against webpages and books on the internet. The report links to detected sources and flags uncited text." (Google Support)

In this webinar, you will learn the following:

• How to create and deploy an assignment with Originality Reports turned on

• How students generate the originality report before turning in assignment

• How the instructor can access the originality reports

If you are interested in attending this webinar, please email ittraining@ric.edu.

Webinar recording - AVAILABLE SOON

Past Months Updates

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Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Originality Report are now available for Google Slides files (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Create or import text watermarks in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Add a page break before paragraphs in Google Docs in  mobile (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE)  In Google Slides, editors can now collapse or expand the filmstrip as needed. Collapsing the filmstrip expands the current slide view for more focused editing. You can expand the filmstrip when you need to view, navigate to, and edit the other slides in your presentation. 

• (NOW AVAILALBE) New ways to customize tables in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE) More easily add citations in Google Docs with new search and automated entry function (Learn More)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Warning banners in Google Drive alert users of suspicious files (Learn More)

 Google Meet

• (NOT AVAILABLE for Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals [RIC Domain]) Live translate captions in Google Meet are now generally available (Learn More)

Google Site - Anthology Portfolio Formerly Chalk and Wire Support (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Workspace - Google Site for Support (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (COMING SOON) New ways to customize tables in Google Docs (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE) More easily add citations in Google Docs with new search and automated entry function (Learn More)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILALBE) Lock audio and video during a Google Meet meeting from IOS devices (Learn More)

Past Months Updates

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Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (COMING SOON) View richer information about colleagues and stakeholders using people chips in Google Sheets (Learn More)

• (COMING SOON) More easily add citations in Google Docs with new search and automated entry function (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE) Enhanced menus in Google Sheets improves findability of key features (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE) Add a page break before paragraphs in Google Docs (Learn More)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Use new immersive backgrounds and styles for Google Meet on the web (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Google Meet meeting hosts now have more control of participant's audio and video feeds for smoother, more productive meetings (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE) Bringing hand raising to Google Meet hardware devices (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) You add a co-host in your Google Meet (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Making Google Classroom video meetings easier and more secure (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (COMING SOON) Enhanced menus in Google Sheets improves findability of key features (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE) Add a page break before paragraphs in Google Docs (Learn More)

Google Meets

• (COMING SOON) Google Meet meeting hosts now have more control of participant's audio and video feeds for smoother, more productive meetings (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILALBE) Bringing hand raising to Google Meet hardware devices (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) You add a co-host in your Google Meet (Learn More)

Google Classroom

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Making Google Classroom video meetings easier and more secure (Learn More)

• If you have any existing Classroom classes that were created prior to Oct 4th, then you will receive the below message.

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Review presentations more quickly with new viewing interface on Google Slides iOS app (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Directly open Office editing from shared links - "Now, when you create links to shared Microsoft Office files stored in Drive, they will open directly in Google Docs, Sheets or Slides. Previously, Office files would open in a preview mode first — this streamlined experience allows you to begin editing and collaborating on these files faster." (Google Support) (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Smart Compose now available in comments for Google Slides, Sheets, and Drawings (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Present from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly to Google Meet (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Insert smart chips for files and meetings, create checklists in Google Docs (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easily customize theme colors in Sheets and Slides (Learn more about this update)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Replace your background with a video in Google Meet on Android (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) New effects settings panel in Google Meet (Learn More)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Use the new Google Meet web app for better meetings on desktop devices - "Google has launched a new Google Meet standalone web app. This Progressive Web Application (PWA) has all the same features as Google Meet on the web, but as a standalone app it’s easier to find and use, and it streamlines your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between tabs. (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Add up to 25 co-hosts per meeting and expanded safety features for Google Meet (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Gives you more space for content and control over layouts for a more flexible experience. (Learn more about this May 2021 update)  (Preview the new Google Meet interface)

• (NOW AVALABLE) Improvements to Hand Raise in Google Meet, including automatic hand lowering, better notifications, and more (Learn more about this June 2021 update)

• Recordings saved to Drive – temporary benefit will be going away after Jan 9th 2022 for all Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals users which RIC Google Workspace is part of. Currently right now, you are able to share the recordings with anyone and you are able to either move or make a copy of the recording. After Jan 9th 2022, Google will be launching temporary recordings. “With this new feature, any meeting host can record a meeting and share the recording within their domain for up to 30 days before the video expires. Given disparities in internet access, temporary recordings are intended to help students or meeting participants replay a class or session they couldn't attend live. Temporary recordings cannot be shared outside the host’s domain or downloaded.” (Google)

Google Forms

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Forms settings are now easier to navigate (Learn more)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Your progress is automatically saved as you respond to forms and quizzes (Learn more about this update)

Google Drive

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easily make all files types available offline in Google Drive (Learn more)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Directly open Office editing from shared links - "Now, when you create links to shared Microsoft Office files stored in Drive, they will open directly in Google Docs, Sheets or Slides. Previously, Office files would open in a preview mode first — this streamlined experience allows you to begin editing and collaborating on these files faster." (Google Support) (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Smart Compose now available in comments for Google Slides, Sheets, and Drawings (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Present from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly to Google Meet (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Insert smart chips for files and meetings, create checklists in Google Docs (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Easily customize theme colors in Sheets and Slides (Learn more about this update)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Use the new Google Meet web app for better meetings on desktop devices - "Google has launched a new Google Meet standalone web app. This Progressive Web Application (PWA) has all the same features as Google Meet on the web, but as a standalone app it’s easier to find and use, and it streamlines your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between tabs. (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Add up to 25 co-hosts per meeting and expanded safety features for Google Meet (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Gives you more space for content and control over layouts for a more flexible experience. (Learn more about this May 2021 update)  (Preview the new Google Meet interface)

• (NOW AVALABLE) Improvements to Hand Raise in Google Meet, including automatic hand lowering, better notifications, and more (Learn more about this June 2021 update)

• Recordings saved to Drive – temporary benefit will be going away after Jan 9th 2022 for all Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals users which RIC Google Workspace is part of. Currently right now, you are able to share the recordings with anyone and you are able to either move or make a copy of the recording. After Jan 9th 2022, Google will be launching temporary recordings. “With this new feature, any meeting host can record a meeting and share the recording within their domain for up to 30 days before the video expires. Given disparities in internet access, temporary recordings are intended to help students or meeting participants replay a class or session they couldn't attend live. Temporary recordings cannot be shared outside the host’s domain or downloaded.” (Google)

Google Forms

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Your progress is automatically saved as you respond to forms and quizzes (Learn more about this update)

Dear FSHED Faculty

If you plan to use your Google Classroom associated with your RIC Google Workspace (formally known as G Suite) account, please email me (Scott Badger) at  sbadger@ric.edu with a file (Word, Excel, Google Doc or Google Sheet) containing your course roster (Students’ First and Last Name and Students’ RIC Email address. I will then check to see if your students have an active RIC Google Workspace account. Those that don’t have one, I will create a service ticket to have Henk Sonder add them to the security group which will in turn will create their RIC Google Workspace accounts.

Here are three ways your students can access their RIC Google Workspace for Education (Formerly known as G Suite) accounts.

Option A – sign out of your existing Google account and then sign in with your RIC Google Workspace for Education account. Remember when you sign into your RIC G Suite account, your username is your RIC Microsoft 365 email address

https://servicecenter.ric.edu/TDClient/1794/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=96207

Option B -Create a new profile within your Chrome browser for each of your Google (Personal and RIC Google Workspace for Education) accounts.

https://servicecenter.ric.edu/TDClient/1794/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=109975 

 Option C – Open a different browser such as Firefox, go to www.google.com and then sign in with your RIC RIC Google Workspace for Education account. Remember when you sign into your RIC Google Workspace account, your username is your RIC Microsoft 365 email address

Google Chat

• (AVAILABLE SOON) - Easily collaborate and share Slide presentations with side-by-side viewing in Google Chat (Learn about this July 2021 update)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Gives you more space for content and control over layouts for a more flexible experience. (Learn more about this May 2021 update)  (Preview the new Google Meet interface)

• (NOW AVALABLE) Improvements to Hand Raise in Google Meet, including automatic hand lowering, better notifications, and more (Learn more about this June 2021 update)

• Recordings saved to Drive – temporary benefit will be going away after Jan 9th 2022 for all Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals users which RIC Google Workspace is part of. Currently right now, you are able to share the recordings with anyone and you are able to either move or make a copy of the recording. After Jan 9th 2022, Google will be launching temporary recordings. “With this new feature, any meeting host can record a meeting and share the recording within their domain for up to 30 days before the video expires. Given disparities in internet access, temporary recordings are intended to help students or meeting participants replay a class or session they couldn't attend live. Temporary recordings cannot be shared outside the host’s domain or downloaded.” (Google)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Present from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly to Google Meet (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Insert smart chips for files and meetings, create checklists in Google Docs (Learn more about this update)

Screencastify – Master the Screencastify 1-hour Certification Course

This 1-hour self-pace certification course "covering the basics of Screencastify and popular ways to use video with students and colleagues. You can now share your Screencastify videos directly in your Google Classroom so you have the opportunity to create video base assignments for your students.

https://courses.screencastify.com/p/master-the-screencast

The course will cover the following topics:

• Getting started with Screencastify

  • Install Screencastify Record

  • Record your Fist Video

  • Edit your video

  • Share your video

• Creating Videos for your students

  • Introducing a lesson

  • Recording effective instructional videos

  • Provide remediation

  • Providing feedback through video

• Student as Content Creators

  • Student presentations

  • Student reflections

  • Virtual field trips

  • Students creating a video to prove their learning

• Connect with Colleagues

  • Flipping professional development

  • Create a digital resource library

• And More....

How to insert a Screencastify video in your Google Form

Video - https://youtu.be/y1BAC2frVFg

This video will show you how to the following:

• How to record your video using the Chrome Screencastify extension

• How to upload the Screencastify to your Youtube channel content

• Ho to insert the Screencastify video Youtube link in your Google Form

How to make sure that your students can access your Screencastify videos

Video - https://youtu.be/6aIiyYtu4Ms

This video will show you how to the following:

• How to access your Google Drive app

• How to change the Screencastify folder’s permission

If you want to learn more about these types of activities, I would definitely recommend you going through the below course.

Screencastify  - Screencastify Genius! 45-minute Certification Course

This 45-minute self-pace certification course "will help you integrate Google Apps with Screencastify.

https://courses.screencastify.com/p/screencastify-genius

The course will cover the following topics:

• Plan a Lesson

• Implement a Lesson

• Creating Learning Experiences

• Providing Digital Feedback

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Faculty and Staff - (Learn More)

Google Workspace Supported Resources and Training for FSEHD Students - (Learn More)

How do I get my files out of my RIC Google Workspace - (Learn More)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Gives you more space for content and control over layouts for a more flexible experience. (Learn more about this May 2021 update)  (Preview the new Google Meet interface)

• (NOW AVALABLE) Improvements to Hand Raise in Google Meet, including automatic hand lowering, better notifications, and more (Learn more about this June 2021 update)

• Recordings saved to Drive – temporary benefit will be going away after Jan 9th 2022 for all Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals users which RIC Google Workspace is part of. Currently right now, you are able to share the recordings with anyone and you are able to either move or make a copy of the recording. After Jan 9th 2022, Google will be launching temporary recordings. “With this new feature, any meeting host can record a meeting and share the recording within their domain for up to 30 days before the video expires. Given disparities in internet access, temporary recordings are intended to help students or meeting participants replay a class or session they couldn't attend live. Temporary recordings cannot be shared outside the host’s domain or downloaded.” (Google)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Present from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly to Google Meet (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Insert smart chips for files and meetings, create checklists in Google Docs (Learn more about this update)

Google Meets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Gives you more space for content and control over layouts for a more flexible experience. (Learn more about this May 2021 update)  (Preview the new Google Meet interface)

• Control your data usage and improve device performance with new data saver setting for Google Meet on Android and iOS mobile devices (Learn more about this update)

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Present from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly to Google Meet (Learn more about this update)

• (NOW AVAILABLE) Insert smart chips for files and meetings, create checklists in Google Docs (Learn more about this update)

Check your audio and video

Before your students join your Google Meet, they can now check their audio and video. "

this new functionality to confirm that peripheral devices are properly configured and correctly connected, to check that your network connectivity is good.

With this new feature, you can enter meetings confident that your technology is working and that you’ll appear the way you want to others.

For example, you can catch issues like:

• An unintentionally muted microphone

• A secondary display monitor with a missing headphone or speaker connection

• Other audio issues, such as poor sound quality, audio that’s too loud, or your microphone amplifying background noises

In addition, you can make adjustments to lighting and positioning, helping you avoid dark or grainy video quality." (Google Support)

New tools to troubleshoot network and performance issues in Google Meet

We’ve added tools in Google Meet that make it easier for end users to understand how their local desktop and network environments affect meeting quality. During a call, you can now go to the three-dot menu and select “Troubleshooting and Help” to see: 

• CPU load and network stability over time 

• Time segments highlighted when the local environment likely affects the call quality 

• Suggested actions to help improve call performance 

• Real-time feedback on the effect of any action taken on network and processing load 

• Tips for performing common tasks, like presenting content and recording meetings 

Hand-raising to help you identify students who may need help or have a question

https://support.google.com/meet/answer/10159750?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en

Blur or replace backgrounds so everyone feels more comfortable during distance-learning classes.

https://support.google.com/meet/answer/10058482?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

To-do widget for Students & To-do widget for review (Teacher) - Both students and instructors have risen to the challenge of learning and teaching from home, but it can be tough to stay on top of what they need to do and when. To help instructors and students better discover and track their work in Classroom, the Classes page now has a to-do widget for students and a to-review widget for teachers.

Share a link to join classes - In addition to sharing course join codes, educators can now share a link to join classes with a single click. Link-sharing allows educators to share classes anywhere they communicate with students

Originality reports – you can turn on the Originality report option for new assignments. Educators will also be able to print, save and download reports to share with students, parents and administrators. For more information about the originality report option, please visit https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/9335816?hl=en.

Google Meet Updates

Recording UPADTE

Originally all G Suite for Education users were going to lose the ability to record their Google Meetings after September 30, 2020. Google has extended the premium recording capability until temporary recordings are launched.  After speaking to Google Support, I found out that any meeting host, once temporary recordings has been launched, will be able to record a meeting and share the recording within our RIC G Suite domain for up to 30 days before the video expires. The host will not be able to share the recording externally or be able to download the recording to a hard drive from Google Drive. When the host of the meeting stops the meeting recording, the recording automatically gets stored in the host’s Google Drive within the “Meeting Recording” folder. Once the video expires after 30 days, the video will no longer show up in the “Meeting Recording” folder. 

How to see up to 49 people including yourself in a Google Meeting

https://servicecenter.ric.edu/TDClient/1794/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=116486

If you are asked to sign-in to access the above article, your username is your RIC Microsoft 365 full email address.

Google Jamboard and Google Meet Integration

https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2020/09/jamboard-in-meet.html

Non-verbal feedback icons for the participants - Nod Reaction for Google Meeting Chrome extension

One thing that Google Meet current does not have are the non-verbal feedback icons for the participants. I just learned my daughter that her teachers had her and the other students install the "Nod - Reactions for Google Meet" Chrome extension. The teachers also have to install the Chrome extension. When the students are in the Google meeting they will see the reactions floating window where they can provide feedback by clicking on one of the emoji reaction icons such as thumbs up and raise hand. I had a Google Meet with my daughter over the weekend and it works great!!! The teachers also turn on the notifications for this extension. This way when they are sharing their screen they will be notified of a student emoji reaction.

Way to do breakout rooms with Google Meet

When you start a Google Meet, you don’t have a Breakout option like in Collaborate and Zoom. However, I just learned that the instructor (teacher) can create and join multiple meetings at the same time  I learned this from https://ditchthattextbook.com/google-meet-breakout-rooms/.

I created my four breakout rooms and copied their meeting links in a Word file so that I have them.

I downloaded the Esther Park's Google Slide template from the URL at the top, made a copy of it and renamed the copy. I then select each door and linked them to one of my Google Meetings.

I joined all for up them and then shared the Google Slide with two of test accounts. Each one joined one of the rooms. As you can see, there are two of me in the top left meeting and bottom left meeting.