Free Course

Gmail Basics

Gmail is one of the most-used ways that professionals communicate. De-mystify Google's email application to simplify your communication and make the most out of your inbox!
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skill level

  • Basic

Format

  • Online, self-paced

PD HOURS AWARDED

  • 0.5

Number of quizzes

  • 5

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About this course

Google's Gmail is widely-used by schools and individuals alike. Its ease of use, flexibility, and cross-platform functionality make it a great choice to help manage daily communications.

This course will take the learner on a journey from creating your first email message to customizing your messages to fit individual scenarios. Together we'll learn the basics of communicating with one of Google's core applications. 

Your new superpowers

  • Compose, send, and schedule emails
  • Forward, reply, and reply all to incoming emails
  • Use the CC (carbon copy) and BCC (blind carbon copy) features
  • Use the formatting tools to change email font and colors
  • Attach files, links, and images
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Course Lessons

Want to take it to the next level?

Find yourself sending the same email over and over -- maybe a grade report? Take our intermediate course on using templates to streamline your Gmail communications.
You can also purchase the Google Intermediate Bundle to gain access to Google Docs: Smart Chips and six other intermediate Google courses.
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Matt Jacobson

Matt provides almost three decades of experience in helping students and schools innovate. Prior to working with the LTC, Matt was a middle school consultant and has worked as a teacher, administrator, coach, and trainer for preK-12 schools in central Illinois.
Matt Jacobson serves as the Online Learning Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center. Matt develops engaging synchronous and asynchronous online and in-person training opportunities for educators and administrators. He also provides coaching, consulting, and training services for schools developing online and blended learning activities for students and staff. Matt provides administration and coaching on a variety of Learning Management Systems and many other online tools. He is a Google Certified Educator (Level 1 & Level 2), Soundtrap Certified Educator, and Screencastify Certified Genius.