Microsoft in My Google
Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Convert Microsoft Office Docs to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Learn the different ways to Make Microsoft Publisher Style Files in Google's G-Suite
- How to Chromecast "Like a Pro!"
- Organize your Drive using tools built in to Google Drive
- How to access and utilize Team Drives
Today's Presentation
Microsoft Word To Google Conversions
Lets Begin a the Beginning
- First, get your Stuff into Google
- If you want to convert documents one at a time, see the video.
Automatically Convert Word to Google Docs
This video will show you how to have all text document automatically convert to Google Docs when uploaded.
Making Publisher Style Files in Google's G-Suite
Designing a Newsletter in Google Slides
Honestly the best place to start for any Publisher Style Document
Templates
Brochures - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1igOUwhOl1f5n2j4FoCXdYq7fOhO1fYqLE931Gw-WS0M/copy
Newsletter Examples - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GwwCwtWhMvLXWb5szjiwOSr-flM1qMWX6K27iY5j0VE/edit#slide=id.g3aef82e442_0_0
Poster Infographic - https://www.njsbjc.org/cms/lib/NJ02226125/Centricity/Domain/43/Using%20Google%20Slides%20to%20Design%20a%20poster.pdf
Accessing Google's Built In Templates
How to Chromecast "Like a Pro"
Chromecasting
Chromecasting is the same on Chromebooks, Windows, and MacOS devices. You can also Chromecast from specific apps on Phones and Tablets.
Tips for Organizing Your Drive
Here are my tips for organizing and finding folders and files in your drive.
- Add a Star
- Color Code
- Use the Search Bar Tools
- Move Files using the Side Bar
View all of these tips in the video.
Team Drives (The New "M" Drive)
Anything you save to a team drive will not be lost due to accounts or file owners being deleted.
Anything saved to the team drive will be automatically available to everyone who has access to the team drive.