U-M Google Updates

New Collaboration Training

1/19/2018

Working with U-M Box (ITS_BOXC100)

2/2/2018
1–3 p.m.
Shapiro 2054
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(2 hrs) This hands-on instructor-led session demonstrates how to get the most out of your U-M Box account. Learn about file storage and and sharing. Find out how to set various permission levels depending on collaborators’ roles. Edit files directly from Box and send links for others to view. Bring your laptop if you would like to follow along.

Working With Google Drive (ITS_GOOC102)

2/13/18
1–3 p.m.
Shapiro 2054
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(2 hrs) Want to learn how to use Google Drive more productively? This instructor-led session will help familiarize you with the main Google Drive applications: Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Participants will learn how to upload and create files, how to set permissions for files, and how to share files.

Working with the New and Improved Google Sites (ITS_GOOC104)

3/9/18
2–3 p.m.
WOTO G228
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(60 mins) Want to create websites that are easy to use but yet dynamic? This instructor-led session will help you create a basic site(s) using Google Sites. Participants will learn how to create a site by adding pages, images, text, graphics, and embed Google Documents, Sheets, Forms and other apps. This 1-hour instructor-led course is scheduled at least 3 times a year. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Google products.

Coming Soon: Changes to how you view photos and videos in Google Drive

12/20/2017

Currently, photos and videos in Google Drive are accessed by a tab in the left navigation and from folders in My Drive.

Early in January 2018 Google will simplify Drive navigation by removing the Google Photos tab. To access your photos and videos in Drive, create a Google Photos folder in My Drive.

You Can Now Embed HTML and Javascript in Sites

12/13/2017

Google is launching a new tool for the new Google Sites that will allow you to customize your Sites by embedding HTML and JavaScript code directly into your Site. To embed your code, select Embed from the Insert menu and choose Embed Code.

U-M Google November Summary

12/6/2017

The monthly U-M Google Summaries inform campus of Google releases for Core Apps as well as the Non-Core Apps (those that are not part of the G Suite for Education agreement). We communicate important information on Core Apps throughout the month. Core and Non-Core Apps are listed on the G Suite website

Core Apps

Previously Communicated

Reminder: New Google Calendar on the Web

11/30/2017

Last month we announced a new Google Calendar interface on the web. It applies a modern color palette and sleek design using a responsive layout that auto-adjusts to your screen size. Try it out today by clicking Use new Calendar at the top of your calendar web view. If for some reason you want to switch back to Classic Calendar, you can find it in the new Calendar settings.

The current Classic Calendar will remain available until February 28, 2018. Google will then switch all Classic Calendars to the new Calendar. Learn more at the Google support site.