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Dec. 13, 2016
Dec. 13, 2016
Add Ons
Add Ons
Add-ons are additional tools that are created by 3rd party developers (not Google) that add functionality to Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
To add an Add-on go to the Add-ons menu in any of these apps.
Apps
Apps
Apps are defined as self contained applications (programs/software)
Google Apps are web-based applications such as Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
There are a variety of web-based Apps you can add to your App Launcher through the Chrome Web Store.
App Launcher AKA The (Colourful) Waffle
App Launcher AKA The (Colourful) Waffle
The App Launcher is located to the top left in Chrome.
When selected, the App Launcher opens a new tab that displays all Apps you have added to Chrome including: Docs, Drive, YouTube, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides.
Each of these icons are essentially short-cut links to those Apps.
Chain Link
Chain Link
The chain-link is associated with web address links (URLs).
In most cases (Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, etc.) clicking on a chain-link will allow you to insert a link.
In Google Drive - clicking on the chain-link will give you a link that can be shared
Chevron AKA Two Up Arrows
Chevron AKA Two Up Arrows
You will see the Chevron on the right side of the edit bar in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets and Drawings.
Click to hide the Menu: such as when you are projecting on a white board and need more visible space.
Note: it changes to 2 Down Arrows when menu is hidden - click to unhide menu.
Chrome
Chrome
Chrome is the Google Web Browser
The best browser to use with all G Suite EDU products - Google works best with Google
Allows you to sign in - this is a great feature! See why HERE!
Chrome Web Store
Chrome Web Store
The Chrome Web Store is Google's online store for web applications for Google Chrome or Google Apps
Find the Web Store here - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions or using the App Launcher (Colourful Waffle).
Drive
Drive
Drive is a file storage service created by Google.
It allows users to store files in the cloud, synchronize files across devices, and share files.
Where can you find files that have been share with you? Look for the "Shared with me" menu option on the left in Drive. This will allow you to see all files/folders that have been shared with you.
Docs
Docs
Docs is a web-based word-processing application by Google (like Word)
Extensions
Extensions
Chrome Extensions are small software programs that are added directly to your Chrome Browser.
Installed extensions are located on the top right corner of the Omnibox (address bar) in your Chrome Browser.
Extensions can be added through the Chrome Web Store
Gear AKA Cog
Gear AKA Cog
In Google Drive, Calendar, and Gmail you will see the Gear icon in the top right corner.
Click on this icon for Settings and other additional options
GAFE vs Google Account
GAFE vs Google Account
GAFE Accounts
GAFE Accounts
Each account is created by and owned by the school district
Allows for access to GAFE specific applications such as Google Classroom
Has unlimited storage in Google Drive
Google Accounts
Google Accounts
A stand alone account created by individuals
Limited to 15GB storage limit
G Suite and G Suite for Education (G Suite EDU)
G Suite and G Suite for Education (G Suite EDU)
G Suite for Education is the new name of GAFE (Google Apps for Education).
Describes the collection of Google Apps you already know: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, GMail, Calendar etc.
Incognito Window
Incognito Window
The Incognito window opens a new window in Chrome where you can browse the Internet in private without Chrome saving the sites you visit.
Found under the File Menu or Vertical Ellipsis in Chrome
Very useful if you need to sign into multiple Google Accounts at the same time.
Omnibox
Omnibox
Omnibox is the term used to describe the area where you see web addresses in Chrome.
The Omnibox can be used for almost every task on the Web:
It is a search bar, can do math problems and unit conversions, can be set as a timer, and so much more.
Paperclip
Paperclip
Clicking on the paper clip allows you to attach a file (from your Google Drive or Computer) such as a document, image, presentation, spreadsheet, etc.
You have probably already seen the paper clip used to indicate attachments to emails in Outlook.
Slides
Slides
Slides is a web-based presentation application by Google (like PowerPoint)
Sheets
Sheets
Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet application by Google (like Excel)
Sites
Sites
A web page creation tool and hosting application by Google.
Allows for collaboration and sharing like all other G Suite apps.
Used to create this very site!
Traffic light AKA Vertical Ellipsis AKA 3 Little Dots
Traffic light AKA Vertical Ellipsis AKA 3 Little Dots
Click on the vertical ellipsis in any Google Application and you will have more options tailored to that application.
For Example:
In Chrome: access to bookmarks, history, settings, zoom etc.
In Google Classroom: edit, delete, post, email etc.
Waffle
Waffle
The Grey Waffle in Google Drive or on the Google.com/ca webpage - provides a default list of commonly used Google Apps.
The Colourful Waffle in Chrome = Chrome App Launcher (see definition above)
YouTube
YouTube
Opens the YouTube website or allows you to directly insert YouTube videos to other Google Apps such as Classroom, Slides, and Sites.
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