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9. To sign out from Google, click your user name, and then click the
Sign Out
button in the fl yout menu that is displayed.
10. To sign in to Google, navigate to the Google home page, click the
Sign In
button in the upper-right corner of the page, and enter your user name
(you do not need to include @gmail.com) and password.
Updates and Equipment
The descriptions and instructions in this textbook were vigorously tested
and correct at the time of publication. However, Google continuously improves
and upgrades its services, so the current functionality may differ from what is
presented in this textbook. Be aware of this possibility when using this textbook.
Some lessons in this textbook require additional hardware. In order to fully
complete these lessons, a microphone, speakers, or web cam need to be installed
and properly functioning. Review the lessons in each chapter prior to beginning
the lessons to determine what, if any, additional hardware is required. Ensure
each device is functioning before starting a lesson that requires it.
About the Authors
Meghen Ehrich is a Google Certifi ed Trainer and Instructional Technology
Specialist for a large, urban school district in the Washington, DC, metropolitan
area. As part of the Google Apps implementation team for her district, she has
been creating and delivering professional development and training resources for
Google Apps since 2008.
Monica Kinney is an Instructional Technology Specialist for a large,
urban school district in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. She has been
delivering professional development training on Google Apps to teachers and
administrators since her school district implemented Google Apps in 2008. She is
pursuing Google Certifi ed Trainer qualifi cation.

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Using Google Apps gives students and instructors an opportunity to
incorporate an alternative software application solution into daily computer
use. By studying this text, students can learn the skills needed to be
productive and effi cient in their use of Google apps.
This text provides structured instruction for the basic concepts and skills
associated with various Google apps. Each chapter builds on the previous
chapter to offer sound instruction and user comprehension. Self-assessment
opportunities are provided throughout to measure understanding and
comprehension of what has been presented.
Focus is placed on those tools used for communication, such as Google
Mail, Google Chat, Google Sites, and Google Groups. Coverage is also
included for collaboration (Google Drive), media (Picasa and Google News),
and location (Google Maps). Through practical exercises, students are
introduced to real-world applications of these tools.
Creating a Google Account
Many of the lessons in this textbook require a Google account. Signing
up for a Google account is free and easy.
1. Using your Internet browser, navigate to www.google.com.
2. Click the
Sign In
button in the upper-right corner of the web page.
3. On the new page that is displayed, click the
Sign Up
button. The
Create a
new Google Account
page is displayed, as shown in Figure A.
4. Enter the requested information. The user name will be the name others
see for you and your Gmail address, so choose it wisely.
5. Enter the verifi cation code and click the
Next Step
button.
6. If you left some of the required information blank, then those fi elds will be
highlighted and the sign-up process is not complete. If everything was fi lled
in and the verifi cation code entered correctly, a new page is displayed.
7. On the profi le page that is displayed, click the
Next step
button. A
Welcome
page is displayed and the current e-mail address you provided
will be sent an e-mail.
8. Click the
Get Started
button on the
Welcome
page to sign in. When
you do so, the Google home page is displayed, and your user name is
displayed in the upper-right corner to show that you are signed in, as
shown in Figure B.

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Page 154Unit 3 Google Drive Apps click to expand contents

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