Work Smarter (Not Harder): Google Suite Productivity Tips & New Features

Google Workspace tools (formerly GSuite) is regularly updated with new features that can be easily missed. Did you know that these cool new and lesser known features can potentially increase productivity, efficiency, and dare we say, make work easier? Join the fourth of this webinar series and engage with instructional designers from across the system to learn how to Work Smarter (Not Harder) with Google Workspace tools.

Webinar Resources:

• Webinar Recordings (YouTube Playlist)
• Presentation Slides (Google Slides)

Presenters:

• Johnny Zhou (Moderator), UHOIC
• Ross Egloria (Education Technology Coordinator, Honolulu Community College)
• Melissa Nakamura (Instructional Designer, Kapiʻolani Community College)
• Matt Parcon (Instructional Designer, UHOIC)
• Elizabeth Ratliff (Coordinator for Instructional Development Services, Windward Community College)

Breakout Room Topics:

1. Google Keep
   • What it is
   • How to use it (create new notes, delete a note)
   • Settings (checkboxes, reminders, organization, attachments)
   • Mobile device synchronization
   • Easy access within a browser
   • Integration with Google Docs and Google Slides
2. Gmail
   • Templates 
   • Choose Layouts
   • Multi-send mode
   • Schedule Send
   • Undo Send option duration
   • Mute Threads
   • Snooze button
   • Filters
3. Google Calendar
   • Appointment Schedules (creating, sharing, etc.)
   • Daily Notifications
   • Time insights
4. Google Docs
   • Smart Chips
   • Building Blocks (e.g. Email Draft, Meeting Notes, etc.)
   • Heading/Default Styles
   • Google Templates Library
   • Explore Window
5. Google Drive
   • Organizing files and folders
   • Expiring Access
   • Creating Shortcuts
   • Creating Workspaces

* This event is co-sponsored by the UH ID Professional Learning Community.*