getting the most out of google calendar
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Getting the Most out of Google Calendar
Brandon RaymoAssistant Director
Please log in to your Google account and go to your calendar.
● Feel free to share your own tips and tricks.
https://todaysmeet.com/meltraymo
Sharing & Connecting
● I can create calendars● I can share calendars● I can manage my calendars● I can create events on my calendars
Learning Targets
● Calendar Overview● Calendar Settings● Creating Calendars● Managing Multiple Calendars● Tips and Tricks
Agenda
Calendar Overview
Calendar Settings
● Gear Icon● Select Settings
Make sure Time Zone is correct or your times will be off on your calendar.
Default length of events when created.
Creating Calendars
● Personal Schedule● Work Schedule● Kids Schedule● Activities Schedule
Way of Thinking
Creating Events
Managing Multiple Calendars
Does your calendar look like this?
Can look like this
Search Bar
Tips and Tricks
Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Customize Calendar Navigation
Quickly Add Events● Who, What, When,
Where● Example: Meet
Brandon at Duffy’s at 3:00 pm on January 30
● Goes to default calendar
Find a Coworker’s Calendar
Add “Other” Calendars
Add Attachments to Events
Invite People to Events
Create Appointment Slots
Embedding on Website
Embed in Google Sites
No Google Account...OK
Ideas
● Departments or Grade Levels● Students● Administration● Parents● Website● Activities or Athletics
Sharing
● Classes (Example: Physics, Chemistry, Reading, Math, etc…)
● Special Events● Snack● Show and Tell● Computer Labs, iPad Carts
Types of Calendars
Question & Answer
