Google Starter Pack: Getting Started with Google Workspace

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Google Starter Pack: Getting Started with Google Workspace

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Whether you're just starting with Google Workspace for Education or want to learn more about a specific tool, the Google Starter Pack is the perfect resource for learning the basics of each Google app and understanding all the benefits of working in the collaborative cloud. In this course, we dive into learning about each tool with activities and interactions that truly help you understand what each tool offers and how it integrates into your daily life. Included in our asynchronous course are the Chrome browser, Drive, Docs, Drawings, Slides, Forms, Sheets, Jamboard, Classroom, Sites, YouTube, Groups, Gmail, Meet, Chat, Calendar, Keep, and Tasks.

Online courses are accessible for 10 months from the date of delivery. This course is worth 12 hours credit.

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Total Time: 12 Hours

Google Chrome
Sign into and explore the features of the browser
Learn Bookmarks Basics
Google Drive
Create, organize, and share files and folders
Search and alternate view
Google Docs
Create and share new Docs
Translate,voice type, grammar & spell check, comments, fonts, Version History, download and export

Google Drawings
Create a project, page setup, and insert elements
Share and download drawing
Resize the canvas, add Word Art, images, text
Google Slides
Create and share new slides
Add slides, change themes, text boxes, Word art, shapes, backgrounds, images, videos
Presentation Mode and Publishing to the Web
Blank screens, audio in slides, Closed Captions
Google Forms
Create, edit, publish, send Forms
Analyze data
Create a Quiz using Google Forms
Google Sheets
Create and format Sheets
Add, sort, and average data
Make a chart, protect data, apply filters
Google Jamboard
Understand basic features of Google Jamboard
Create a Jamboard with activities
Google Classroom
Create and join a Classroom
Basic features
Understand the folders, assignments, student discourse, grading assignments

Google Sites
Create a Google Site
Basic features
Add Pages, Content, Collaborators, and Publish to the Web
YouTube
Add YouTube videos to Slides, Classroom, and Forms
Create a YouTube channel
Groups
Understand the purpose of Groups
Join Groups
Gmail
Basic features
Inbox Zero (Archiving, Replying, Create Tasks)
Settings
Organizing Inbox
Google Meet
Basic features (host controls, knock block, alternate backgrounds, view options)
Breakout Rooms, Polls, Q&A, Recording, Whiteboard Activities
Present from Google Apps
Chat
Basic features
Google Calendar
Basic features (Change View, Settings, Layers, Sharing)
Create Events, recurring events, virtual events
Integration with Google Classroom
Keep
Basic features
Tasks
Basic features

Allison spent the first 10 years of her career as an elementary educator in a large district in DFW. She taught 1st-3rd graders through the years, in both regular and dual language programs. As a teacher, she loved finding ways to integrate technology to engage and create new learning experiences for her students. She then spent 3 years serving as an EdTech specialist for the same school district where she was able to share her passion for EdTech with teachers and administrators. Allison’s most recent experience was in the corporate world where she was able to hone her training and instructional design skills for an auto-finance company. Her true passion for education and educators brought her to friEd Technology where she joins the friEdOnline team as a Learning Experience Specialist.

Lauren is a Google Level 1 & Level 2 Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and a Google Certified Trainer.

Darryl has been an edutainer (educator/entertainer) for over a decade. He was an early adopter of Google’s educational tools, an incorporator of all things Project-Based Learning, and an all around fun dude. After teaching, he ventured into educational technology as a digital learning specialist and then media specialist. He is passionate about engaging activities like digital escape rooms, design thinking, and the efficiency of using Google tools. No wonder he is the perfect Experience Designer for friEdOnline! He is also a co-host of the “Flipping Good Tech” podcast along with his friend and colleague, Elizabeth. Darryl is a fun-loving guy who likes corny dad jokes and long walks on the beach.

Darryl is a Google Level 1 & Level 2 Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and a Google Certified Trainer.

Thanks for an energetic experience. So many online CEU opportunities are dull and have a difficult time staying focused. Thanks for making it exciting.

This was perhaps the best virtual, self-paced professional development I have ever taken. I found Mr. Legaspi to be very entertaining.

This course was fantastic! I love how it is self paced and you can rewatch any section to fully understand. The practice drills are quick mini lessons I know helped to benefit my learning of the content.

I loved this PD. Self-paced means I can still be a teacher, wife and mom while getting CEU's at the same time. Perfect for me!

I definitely learned useful tools that I already began using. I learned how to split the screen, how to keep my video showing even when I need to move over to another tab, and I love the captions on any page. These tips are already making me a better, more efficient educator. Thank you!!

This is by far one of the best course/training I have ever experienced. I love the checklist and completion list thats provided in my course. It kept me on track and I could see my progress which kept me focus and motivating me to finish the course. I also loved how smooth everything was and the resources you all provided during each section I was learning about. I learned so much!! I feel like I have a wealth of knowledge and I thought knew a lot about Google prior to coming to this course but, boy was I wrong. I discovered so many features and resources that I wasn't aware of. I will be able to utilize what I have learned and take it back to my classroom. It was overall just a great and fantastic experience. I would highly recommend you all to my co workers and to all teachers.

Credit is offered for certain courses and is based on the time it takes to complete the course activities. You must complete the course in its entirety to earn credit. The amount of possible credits to be earned from a course is located on the course card. Check with your school district to determine if our courses will count for credit in your district.

Like all friEdTech learning experiences, our goal is to provide engaging and practical learning for all. We strive to make sure every activity is purposeful, intentional, and easily applicable; the time you spend learning won't just be for an audience of one! Each course includes clear learning goals, interactive components, and checkpoints for understanding. After the course, you'll have the opportunity to evaluate your experience and share any additional feedback. We love hearing from you!

BROWSER- We suggest viewing your course with the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Our courses have several interactive elements which are best experienced in Chrome and Edge.

VIDEOS- Course videos are in friEdOnline or YouTube. And you can always watch them within the course!

DEVICE- The courses will work on all devices, but your best experience will be on a larger screen. If you're choosing between a phone or a monitor - go with the monitor!

Go to friedonline.com and click the “Enroll Now” button. A pop up page will appear and with two joining options.

Join through a site with which you already have an account (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google). This is also referred to as a "single sign-on," or SSO.
Join by creating an account. Enter the required information and create a password. Then, click “Enroll in friEdOnline” and you're in!

If you created an account by adding your information and creating a password (option #2), you can use the “Forgot your password?” function on the Login/Sign up page to reset your password.

If you used the SSO option (Google button and Google sign-in) to create your friEdOnline account, your login information is not stored in friEdOnline and you will NOT be able to use the “Forgot your password?” function. You will need to try logging in with the Google button.

If you have tried both options, you can email us at [email protected].

Log into friEdOnline using the email address initially used when setting up the account.
Note: if you're changing your email due to the email account being inactive, you can still use the email to log in. However, you'll need to provide an updated email address in order to receive important course links and completion certificates.

1. Go to the friEdOnline User Profile page.

2. Click the "edit" button under your name (located in the top center).

3. Change the email address to the desired one and click SAVE.

4. Update any other profile information by using the menu on the left.

Don't forget to SAVE any edits!

1. Create an account using your school email address.
2. Make sure you're on the correct course page and use the link in the provided directions. The provided link will automatically apply the promo code.
3. Make sure your total owed is $0.

4. If you're enrolling in a district-purchased course, you will NOT need to enter any personal payment information. If Paypal opens for any reason, STOP and return to friEdOnline.

Uh oh! Refer to the directions in the original course email. Make sure to use the course link sent by your district in order to correctly access the course. If you're still having trouble, contact the district employee that originally sent enrollment instructions. You can also email us at [email protected].

You'll have course access for a set period of time from the minute you sign up. In general, our courses are available 12 months from enrollment. However, there are times a district will purchase a course for a shorter period of time (ex: two months instead of 12). When enrolling in your course, pay attention to the time span included in the enrollment email receipt. You'll find the start and end day of course availability.

Restart your computer. (Simple, we know. But this little step can be an overlooked quick-fix!)
Clear the cache and cookies in your Chrome browser.
Turn off your extensions or pop-up blockers.
If you're using your school-managed G Suite account, contact your district technology staff to ensure no content/ad/pop-up blockers have been installed by your district.
Make sure Chrome is updated. If you're using another browser, check for updates.
Try another browser.
Check your internet connection and strengthen it if possible.
Try a different device (remember, we suggest monitors over smartphones!).

We strive to make your learning experience flexible and self-paced. Our goal is for users to confidently and independently work through all course material. With that said, you're not alone! Submit a help ticket and we'll get back to you. You also have course classmates for assistance, so we suggest making a social post/discussion post of questions within your course.

If you get stuck, you can email us at [email protected]. We'll do our best to respond within 24 hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST.

You can easily find your certificates by going to your friEdOnline Profile. Here, you'll find a list of achievements, in-progress courses, and completed courses. Click the "download PDF" icon next to the corresponding course achievement to download the course certificate.

Great question! Our friEdOnline courses are:

on-demand (completed at your own pace...we love PD in PJs!)
interactive (you’ll be completing engaging tasks as you move through the course)
comprehensive (a full range of topic info and approaches are provided)
asynchronous (not live) learning experiences that you complete when and where you want. You will receive 1-12 hours credit for completing the courses.

Our Facilitated Online Learning Experiences (FOLĒ) combine digital, synchronous webinars, guided assignments via a FriEdOnline FOLE or Google Classroom and includes templates/assignments for extended learning. During a FOLĒ, you will attend live sessions with real, live PD providers who will walk you through the learning materials, more like traditional “live” PD (except not boring and horrible).

Once you…

complete each lesson in this course (look at the navigation menu and check to make sure each one has a checkmark by it), pass the course final assessment with at least 80%, and claim your course completion certificate, you will receive an email from [email protected] that contains your individual voucher code.

This email will be sent within an hour of completion of this course.

If you don't receive the email please check your junk mail. If you have double checked each step, and still don’t get your code, please email us at [email protected].

Follow the steps in this document. Remember, if you are in our L1 or L2 Academies you will be emailed a free voucher code upon downloading your course completion certificate.

Note - You should always start from Google's Teacher Center site, even if you already have a Kryterion account.

Who is friEdOnline?

FriEdOnline is part of friEdTech, an education technology company, that provides on-demand courses with an interesting, practical, applicable learning experience.

We believe everyone should enjoy engaging, interactive professional development any time, any place, and at any pace!