CRI Technology: Google   

We will dive into the free Google Drive services found in your Google account, which will simplify your life and make you more productive. We will show you how cloud-based apps work within the Google universe. We will cover the advantages of using Google’s office productivity apps — and the pitfalls. Touching on security and privacy, we will show how Google’s products can work with — and sometimes better than — the business software you might be familiar with. This class is for desktop/laptop computer users and will include information for mobile devices. The Chrome web browser is recommended. This class will use recorded and live demonstrations as well as written material.

In this introduction to Google Docs, we will show you how to create documents and share work “in the cloud.” We will also discuss how Google Docs can fit into and simplify workflow across devices and operating systems. This class is intended for desktop/laptop computer users but will include information for mobile device users. The Chrome web browser is recommended. This class will use recorded and live demonstrations as well as written materials.

Google Sheets allows you to organize, edit, and analyze different types of information using spreadsheets. In this introductory class, we will explore ways to use Google Sheets and navigate the Sheets interface. We will show you the basics of entering your information and basic formatting, including trying out some basic charts. If you are a dedicated Microsoft Office user, Sheets and Microsoft Excel can work together, and we’ll show you how to move between them. This class is intended for desktop/laptop computer users who are familiar with spreadsheets, and will include information for mobile device users. The Chrome web browser is recommended. This class will use recorded and live demonstrations as well as written materials.

We will introduce you to the app and suggest ideas for using it for organizing yourself and others. Since an important feature of Google Keep is synchronization across devices, we'll show you how to accomplish basic tasks in both the desktop and mobile versions. We will explore what Keep is (designed to, similar to, dissimilar in) across devices and accounts, what the key Keep features are, some examples of use, and things to watch for. This class is intended for desktop and laptop computer users, but will also include information for mobile device users. The Chrome web browser is recommended. This class will use recorded and live demonstrations as well as written materials.
 

Stay on schedule and never miss a moment with our Google Calendar and Tasks class. We will demonstrate how to navigate the Calendar app, create and manage multiple calendars, and organize your days with events and reminders. We will show you how to share events with others, integrate Tasks to keep track of to-dos, and sync everything across your devices for seamless planning. This class is intended for desktop and laptop computer users, but will also include information for mobile device users. The Chrome web browser is recommended. This class will use recorded and live demonstrations as well as written materials.