GCC has researched and is offering a variety of training resources for faculty and staff to get up to speed on using Google Mail and Calendar. Training options will be available on an ongoing basis. We have self-study resources for those interested in learning at their own pace and convenience as well as Google Meet sessions for those interested in more interactive, live training opportunities. Please see below for the current options and links for accessing them.

Live Training Opportunities - Google Meet sessions

GCC IT staff will be available for those who find they need some direction in using Google Workspaces. Check the calendar below for pre-scheduled Google sessions on a variety of topics.

These are intended to be group sessions, those who need assistance with specific tools, or those who would like a one-on-one tutorial are encouraged to contact Gary Ackerman at ackermang@gcc.mass.edu to schedule a private tutorial.

To join a session, click to open the event on this calendar, then open "More details" to see the button to join the Google Meet. You may want to first click on the Week tab on the top right of the calendar to better see events on each week.

If you do not see the calendar below, click this link to open the calendar.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=Z2NjLm1hc3MuZWR1XzFrdHZjaDFzYmtobHFrc25ucDZpbWJjZ3EwQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20

(If you are using a web browser on a mobile device, the links to the Zoom meetings may not be active.)

Self-Study Training Options

• Coursera Google self-study materials - Coursera is an online learning platform that offers a free 7 day trial sign up for various courses including various Google apps. You can sign up using your GCC email and click on the option to Enroll for Free. Then click on the option to 'Audit this course' to access courses through the direct links below.
  • Google Mail Trainings
    • Intro to Google Mail (Gmail)
    • Organize your Gmail
    • Protect your Inbox
    • Contacts
    • Manage Gmail Settings
    • Become more Productive with Gmail

• • Google Calendar Trainings
    • Introduction to Google Calendar
    • Manage Google Calendar
    • Respond to and Manage Events
    • Other Event Types
    • Sharing Calendars
    • Customize Google Calendar

• Applied Digital Skills - Google maintains the Applied Digital Skills site where teachers can select lessons from Google's list. We have created a 10-lesson class entitled "Basics of Google Workspace for GCC Faculty and Staff" on more advanced topics related to working with Google Workspace. Follow the instructions below to access the class.
  • Click on this link to access the Applied Digital Skills site, and then click on the blue "Sign In" button in the upper right corner.
  • Sign in using your GCC Google credentials (your GCC email address plus Google password).
  • If prompted, identify yourself as a Student or Learner, not as  Teacher.
  • In left column, click on "Join a Class".
  • When prompted to enter a class code, enter xpw5j5
  • You will be entered into the Class "Workplace Productivity for Faculty and Staff". From there you can click on the links to review the available lessons.

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