Google Basics

For All Saints’ Students

• Google Chrome
• Chromebooks
• Google Apps
• Google Classroom
• Google Meet
• GMail
• Other

• Google Chrome

Google Chrome / Logging In

• Use Google Chrome as your browser for all school programs.
• Log into the Google Chrome browser with your school Google account (______@aseschool.net) and click “Link Data.” This will automatically already be done on a Chromebook.
• If you “show” your bookmarks toolbar in Google Chrome, you will see your All Saints’ bookmarks folder with links to the school programs we use.
• Use the Google “waffle” (9 dots) or Apps button to navigate to other Google Apps.

If You’re Not On a Chromebook, You Need To...

2. Chromebooks

Chromebook Basics

• Log into your Chromebook with your school Google account (_____@aseschool.net).
• Settings can be found in bottom right corner of the screen. From there you can connect to WiFi, change the volume, etc.
• You can also use the buttons across the top row of the keyboard to adjust the volume, screen brightness, etc.
• Click Google Chrome to use the internet. You will automatically be logged into your Google apps (Drive, Docs, Classroom, etc.).

*This may look a little different; they sometimes move things around. The icons will be the same, though.

Chromebook Basics - cont.

• The bar across the bottom of the screen is called the Shelf. To add apps to the Shelf, click the circle icon. Then, click the arrow in the middle to make the App Launcher full screen.
• To add apps to your Shelf, right click (use two fingers then click) any app in the App Launcher, then select “Pin to shelf.” Some apps you should pin are Drive and Classroom.
• Click anywhere that is not an app to close the App Launcher.
• You can reorganize the apps on your Shelf by clicking and dragging them.
• The built-in Camera app allows you to take photos or videos.

Getting & Using Chrome Apps + More

• To get new apps, go to the App Launcher.
• Click Web Store. This will take you to the Chrome Web Store, where you can add Apps, Extensions, and Add-Ons.

*Chrome Apps are just web programs (websites). For example, Google Drive and Google Docs are Chrome Apps. When you “add” apps to a Chromebook, they basically just function as links that take you to that particular website.

*Extensions are programs that you add to the Chrome browser and can use on any computer where you are logged into Chrome. They customize your Chrome browser experience. For example, the extension Screencastify will record your screen.

*Add-Ons are features that “add on” capabilities to Google Docs, Slides, etc. For example, EasyBib is an addon that helps you cite your sources more easily. These can be used on any computer with Chrome, not just Chromebooks.

Chromebook Troubleshooting

• If it is running slow or having an issue, do a “hard reset” (Hold down the reset button then press the power button. Keep holding the reset button until the device restarts.).
• Try not to download extra apps, extensions or files - it will slow down your Chromebook.
• Chromebooks are meant to be web-based. If you need to store files, use Google Drive or a USB drive.
• More troubleshooting tips can be found at aseschooltechresources.com under Device Policies on the Chromebook program page.

3. Google Apps

Google Drive

• Use the “+ New” button to create new folders or files. You can also drag and drop files from your computer to add them to your Google Drive.
• To see items someone else shared with you, use the “Shared with Me” button on the left side.
• Right click on any folder or file to rename, move, share, or delete it.

When You Right Click on Any Folder You Will Have These Options

Google Drive Organization

• Organize your Google Drive! Click and drag files/folders or right click on the file then choose “Move.”
• Create a folder for each class. You may also want an “Other” folder.
• You can also create folders within folders. For example, in the “English” folder you could have a folder for “Reading” and a folder for “Writing.”
• You can also color code your folders. Right click then choose “Change Color.”

Google Docs / Slides / Sheets

• In Google Drive, click “+ New” to create a new Google Doc/Sheet/Slides. Hover over “More” to see other options. If you will be turning in the work to Google Classroom, you can also start within Google Classroom by clicking “Add.”
• You can also type docs.new, sheets.new, or slides.new into the URL bar to start a new Doc/Sheet/Slides.
• Click “File” to see options such as Make a Copy, Email, Download As, Version History, Move, Page Setup, Print, etc.
• Click “Share” on the top right side to share the file.

Starting Work In Google Drive

Starting work In Google Classroom

4. Google Classroom

Google Classroom

• Teachers will use Google Classroom to post all your class assignments. They may also post grades on Classroom, but your official grades will be on The Wire.
• Go to classroom.google.com or use the “waffle.”
• Hamburger (3 lines): Classes, Calendar, To-do
• Stream: To Do list, Class Announcements, Google Meet link
• Classwork: Assignments organized by topic, View Your Work, Calendar

5. Google Meet

Google Meet

• Google Meet is our school video conferencing platform.
• It will work best on a computer, but you can also get the app.
• The Google Meet link for each class will appear in the header of your Google Classroom (on the Stream) and there is a link on the Classwork page. Just click the link to enter the meeting.
• If you are going to office hours or a multi-class meeting, you will go to meet.google.com or use the waffle to get there, then use the nickname / Meeting Code.

Mute

Video On/Off

Raise Hand

Leave Call

Chat

6. Gmail

GMail

• Gmail is our student email platform.
• School email should only be used for school-related purposes, such as emailing teachers or classmates. Use a personal email address for other purposes.
• Go to gmail.com or use the “waffle” to get there.
• Use “+ Compose” to write a new email.
• Use the settings wheel to adjust your settings, add a theme, etc.
• Click “See all settings” then “Labels” to create labels (like folders) to organize your emails.

EMail Etiquette

• Subject: Give your email a specific subject, such as “Tonight’s Homework.”
• Greeting: Start emails to adults with “Dear ____,” or “Hello ____,”
• Use adults’ proper names (e.g. Mrs. Lawler, Mr. Becker, Dr. Stroud).
• Body: Write in complete sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation & spelling. Be polite.
• Closing: Finish the email with “Sincerely,” or “Thank you,” and your first and last name.

To

Subject

Greeting

Body

Closing

Your Name

7. Other

Google Calendar / Keep / Tasks

• Google Calendar, Keep and Tasks can help you stay organized and manage your schoolwork.
• Use the sidebar in any Google app, the waffle, or go to calendar.google.com, keep.google.com, etc.
• Google Calendar: Calendar that integrates with your school Google Classroom, Gmail, etc.
• Google Keep: Digital sticky notes, collaborative notes, organizing links, etc.
• Google Tasks: To do list

Apps

• We also recommend getting the Google apps we use for school on your phone or tablet if you have one.
• Gmail
• Google Drive
• Google Docs
• Google Slides
• Google Classroom
• Google Calendar
• Google Keep and/or Tasks

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If You Need Help...

• Go to aseschooltechresources.com.
• Looking on YouTube or Googling “how to…” is a great way to figure out how to do something if you don’t know how.
• Ask one of your classmates or teachers.
• Have one of your teachers contact our Technology Integration department.

Technology & Responsible Use Policy