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Harness the Power of

Productivity in G Suite

Practical Tips and Tricks

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I began my career working at the university level in adult education and the President's Office, while also working with 7th-12th grade students with behavioral issues in an alternative school. I have served as the Director of Educational Technology for a private, 1:1 high school and also at the district level as an instructional technology and web specialist for a low-income, public school district in Ohio. My passion for technology in education brought me to Forward Edge, where I oversee the C and I team. Currently, I also serve as the Outgoing President of the EdTech Coaches Network for ISTE, Co-Leader of GEG Ohio and I am a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer.

I’ve been in education for seven years, and most recently, I had the privilege of teaching 7th grade Language Arts at Norwood Middle School while serving as one of the Technology Integration Specialists for the district. Before that, I worked with juniors and seniors as a special education teacher at two other local high schools. But, no matter where I’ve been, one of my biggest priorities has been championing instructional technology in the classroom. My passion for education opened the door to my current role at Forward Edge, and I’m both an Apple Teacher and a certified Level 1 & 2 Google Educator.

Katie Siemer

@Katie_M_Ritter

Tyler Erwin

@edtechtyler

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I served as a Technology Coordinator and Consultant with the Ohio Region 14 State Support Team for about 10 years, specializing in educational technology, assistive technology, and Universal Design for Learning. I previously taught at both the high school and college levels. For over ten years, I have presented at local, regional, state, and national events on effective implementation of educational technology to benefit diverse learners. I have a Google Administrator Certification and the Google Educator Levels 1 and 2 Certifications.

Michael Roush

@mdroush

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Who is Forward Edge?

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Agenda

  • Gmail
  • Team Drives
  • Google Docs
  • Chrome

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Gmail

Productivity Tips and Tricks

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Filters

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Labels

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Try Filters/Labels For:

  • Archiving important account info
  • Keeping your inbox decluttered
  • Creating folders for specific content
  • Unsubscribing from unwanted email
  • Separating work from personal
  • Starring essential information
  • Sending things to SPAM
  • Automating canned responses
  • Logging items to follow-up on

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Canned Responses and Labs

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Try Canned Responses For:

  • Parent communication
  • Newsletters
  • Filters/labels
  • Behavior Reports
  • Grade Reports
  • Planning emails
  • Sharing contact information
  • Relaying important dates/calendars
  • Sharing syllabus/class materials

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Team Drives

Productivity Tips and Tricks

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My Drive vs. Team Drive

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Team Drive vs My Drive

Team Drives

My Drive

What types of files can be added?

All file types, except Google Maps

All file types

Who owns files and folders?

The team

The individual who created the file or folder

Sharing

All team members see the same file set.

Unless team members have Full access, they cannot delete files.

Different users might see different files in a folder, depending on their access to individual files.

How long do files I delete stay in Trash?

Each Team Drive has its own trash. �Files and folders in the Trash are deleted forever after 30 days. �Members can delete specific files sooner.

Files or folders in the Trash remain there until the user chooses "Delete Forever."

Can I restore files?

Yes, if you have Edit access or full access.

Yes, if you created it.

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How Can You Use Team Drives?

Admin Teams

District / Building Information for Staff

Grade Level Teams

Content Areas

Vertical Alignment/ Planning

*A new Team Drive for each new Project

IEP/504 Teams

Assessment Data

Student Group Work

Clubs / Extra-curricular Activities

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Google Docs

Productivity Tips and Tricks

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Create Tasks and Email Comments

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Chrome

Productivity Tips and Tricks

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Custom Search Engines

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Chrome Extensions

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Questions?

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Want More Training?

Go to forward-edge.net/pdbootcamp for more information.

Next Onsite Bootcamp:

TBD

Have 8-15 people? We’ll come to you!

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Still Want More Training?

Our team of Google Certified Trainers can prepare your staff for Google Educator Levels 1 and 2! Contact ksiemer@forward-edge.net for more info.

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Don’t Forget!

Go to forward-edge.net/webinars for more info.

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Next Month: Collaborative Tech Tools to Enhance Communication

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Survey Your Teachers!

Use Your School’s Assessment to:

  • Successfully obtain grants
    • Such as the Ohio Straight A Fund
  • Present to the Board of Education
    • And other stakeholders
  • Support district initiatives
    • Integrate technology effectively

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Contact ksiemer@forward-edge.net for more info.

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