Embedded Files
VBCPS Students have access to Google applications, including Meet, Slides, Docs, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, Forms, Sites, and more.
All of these resources are accessed on your Chromebook (or personal device) by logging in using your school email and password.
Chrome
Chrome
Students can use Chrome to search and navigate the web as well as organize their web browsing.
Organizing Your Tabs in Chrome
NOTE - All OLHS students have access to the OLHS Bookmarks folder in Chrome. The folder houses important websites. See slides (right) to learn more.
Drive
Drive
Students can use Drive to store, manage, open, and edit their files from any web browser. Drive can be used to share files with others to work collaboratively.
However, VBCPS students have limited sharing permissions in My Drive. Students who have been added to Shared drives may have additional sharing permissions assigned to them by a staff member. View the slides (right) to learn more.
Accessing and Finding Files in Drive
Docs
Docs
Students can use Docs to create and edit text documents in a variety of ways both individually and with multiple people working on the same document.
Sheets
Sheets
Students can use Sheets to create and edit spreadsheets both individually and with others working on the same spreadsheet.
Slides
Slides
Students can use Slides to create, edit, and present slideshow presentations both individually and with others working on the same presentation.
Gmail
Gmail
Students can use Gmail to draft, send, receive, and organize digital messages with other students and staff. Students cannot send or receive emails outside of VBCPS (vbschools or vbstudents) Gmail addresses.
Optimizing Your Inbox in Gmail
Reading and Sending Emails in Gmail
Creating an Email Signature in Gmail
Access personal Gmail on Chromebooks (high school students only)
Forms
Forms
Students can use Forms to create surveys and quizzes for others as well as view, organize, and analyze their results.
Sites
Sites
Students can use Sites to build and share websites both individually and with others working on the same website.
Vids
Vids
Students can use Vids to create, edit, and export videos both individually and with others working on the same video.
Keep
Keep
Students can use Keep to create, edit, organize, and share notes and reminders.
Meet
Meet
Google Meet is an online video meeting platform that can be used for class and club meetings.
Meet is part of the Google Workspace for Education suite purchased by VBCPS.
Use the choiceboard (right) to learn how to navigate the application, how to use the meeting features, and how to troubleshoot connection issues.
Calendar
Calendar
Students can use Calendar to organize events, meetings, deadlines, and collaborative efforts.
NOTE - All OLHS students have access to the OLHS Student Events Calendar. This calendar contains important events. Access it on the right or through the OLHS Bookmarks folder.
Google Applied Digital Skills
Students can use Google Applied Digital Skills to learn to use Google applications in a variety of interesting ways that are both fun and practical. Each lesson teaches some skills in a Google application, and then applies those skills into creating a product.
When visiting the Google Applied Digital Skills site, make sure to login to your school Google account and select student if prompted.
Browse the available lessons here; you can use the search function and filters to find a specific lesson or types of lesson.
Lesson Collections are groups of lessons that follow a similar theme or build into one another. Some examples include Google Workspace Training, College Readiness, Study Skills and Learning Strategies, and Digital Art and Games.
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