Using Google Apps 5 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.