Google Docs Blog: August 2015

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Meet Ben, President of Delta Upsilon WSU

August 25, 2015

Meet Ben Hundley--a fraternity president who keeps his chapter moving with a little help from Google Docs.
We want to know how you use Google Docs, too, so share your own examples at +GoogleDocs or @googledocs with the hashtag #mygoogledocs. -Ed.

Hi Ben! Tell us a little about yourself and Delta Upsilon WSU.

How does Google Docs fit into your chapter’s day to day? What are 3 tips you’d give to other fraternities & sororities who use/would consider using Google Docs?

Host a training session!! Although Google Docs are easy to navigate, it is still essential to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Don't forget to learn the ins and outs of privacy and sharing documents

EXPERIMENT! Try out features and see if they can be adapted to your chapter's needs.

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New (School) Year resolutions with #GoogleEdu

August 25, 2015

Cross-posted from the Official Google Blog

The best of Google, for educationGoogle for Education Google Classroomnew features in Google ClassroomSo what’s your resolution?50+ tips

Resolution 1. Get (and stay) organizedGoogle CalendarGoogle SheetsGoogle groupResolution 2. Get (mentally) fitMade with CodeGoogle Translatemagically translating webpages
Resolution 3. Get some worldly perspectiveGoogle Maps TreksCultural Institute#GoogleEduGoogle+
Posted by Miriam Schneider, Google for Education

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Meet Kaitlin, Publicist

August 6, 2015

Meet Kaitlin Kominsky--a publicist from New York who considers Google Docs to be her best kept secret to keeping on top of her busy personal and professional schedules.
We want to know how you use Google Docs, too, so share your own examples at +GoogleDocs or @googledocs with the hashtag #mygoogledocs. -Ed.
Hi Kaitlin. Tell us a little about yourself.M18 PRHow did you first get introduced to Google Docs?I hear that you’ve been using Google Docs for a long time, in a lot of different ways. Tell us more about this.

What are 3 tips you’d give for other people who use/would consider using Google Docs?

Download the app! It’s easy (and free, very important).

Make use of the “Personal Dictionary” tool, it puts Word’s ‘synonyms’ button to shame.

Share with your colleagues, friends and family! The best feature about Google Docs is that it provides a platform to contribute and communicate.

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Present to anyone, from wherever you are

August 5, 2015

<Cross-posted from the Google for Work blog>

Google Slides helps you share your big ideas with the world, but sometimes presenting these ideas can be challenging. In June, Slides added support for Chromecast and Airplay, which made it easier to project your slides on the big screen. Now there’s another new way to share your work: easy presenting to Hangouts video calls.Teammates, partners, clients and classmates can see your ideas, even if they’re on the other side of the planet.
As you get ready for the big meeting, all you need is your Android phone or tablet. With one tap of the present button, you’ll see the option to present to a Hangouts video call. Meetings that are scheduled on your calendar will automatically be listed, so you can be up and running in no time.

You’ll also get a handy look at who's on the call before you start presenting. Once you’re ready to rock, you can use your mobile device to advance slides, view speaker notes and stay on track with a built-in timer.

Presenting just got even easier with Google Slides on Android, available starting today and rolling out over the next few days.

Posted by Fenil Shah, Software Engineer, Google Slides