Second week lecture task 27/9
Tasks: 1) Pick at least 3 google apps
2) Describe the features and functionalities
3)Discuss how the apps can benefit both students and lecturers.
GOOGLE APPS
GMAIL
Gmail is a well known social account whereby it provides free emails services for users. One will only need to sign up with an account to enjoy all the services provided by google. For instance, gmail provides spam filtering in which it filters out the viruses messages that they detected, spams from advertising agencies as well as phishing emails. Although it does not help filter 100% of it however it provides at least a prevention for unnecessary troubles. Following into gmail, it provides spaces for storage. Instead of having to delete old messages one can always archive it. Furthermore, we all know that we do get lots of emails from subscriptions, advertisements, etc and gmail present a function is that you get to search for the specific emails that you need rather than having to scroll up and down for an email. It provides convenience for users. One can always access gmail at anytime anywhere because it provides a offline services in which it does not require internet to open an email. Sending email is also one of the easiest way to get connected with people, in one click documents, information, appointments or messages will be send to a specific person.
GOOGLE DRIVE
Another amazing features provided by google is google drive, in another word is an internet storage. One can get to save their documents, photos, notes in it and get to access it anytime anywhere. Google drive somehow can be linked with all the gadgets that you have for example, handphone, laptops or tablets. One can even invite friends to view your files, collaborate files or download it without involving the connection of emails. Besides, google drive helps to sync all your information under your permission, it helps to back up data, contacts, texts etc. It is a very unlimited usage of storage in which it benefits equally to all users.
CALENDAR
Nowadays, a lot of people are beginning to lose track in time. In contrast, this where google calendar comes in handy. With simple steps of signing up with a gmail account, one can access calendar to note down their meetings, schedule an appointments or share informations with chosen users. In google calender, there is one primary calendar and a individual calendars whereby in it can be used for organizing purposes and personal usage. On the other hand, google calendar can be shared among users simply by inviting them in through emails. This actions is benefit specially for business people as their schedule is always uncertain and it ease all the extra works when there is a sudden change in schedule whereby everyone involved will get notified instantly and stay up to date. Therefore, by having google calendar, issue like losing track of time will not be happening with the help of calendars to notify users.
As a conclusion, social networking, for instance, google apps like gmail, drive and calendars have given alot of convenience to users be it in the adult world or under the roof of education. It is because it helps to connect people without fail. It helps to transmit important information in one click to a network of people in the right way, right time. By using google apps, it save time and extra efforts and produce the same outcome. Therefore, in this modern society filled with attention for gadgets, we should not overlook what benefits that the technology can bring us because at times, what we needed the most is what we never learn.
2) Describe the features and functionalities
3)Discuss how the apps can benefit both students and lecturers.
GOOGLE APPS
GMAIL
Gmail is a well known social account whereby it provides free emails services for users. One will only need to sign up with an account to enjoy all the services provided by google. For instance, gmail provides spam filtering in which it filters out the viruses messages that they detected, spams from advertising agencies as well as phishing emails. Although it does not help filter 100% of it however it provides at least a prevention for unnecessary troubles. Following into gmail, it provides spaces for storage. Instead of having to delete old messages one can always archive it. Furthermore, we all know that we do get lots of emails from subscriptions, advertisements, etc and gmail present a function is that you get to search for the specific emails that you need rather than having to scroll up and down for an email. It provides convenience for users. One can always access gmail at anytime anywhere because it provides a offline services in which it does not require internet to open an email. Sending email is also one of the easiest way to get connected with people, in one click documents, information, appointments or messages will be send to a specific person.
GOOGLE DRIVE
Another amazing features provided by google is google drive, in another word is an internet storage. One can get to save their documents, photos, notes in it and get to access it anytime anywhere. Google drive somehow can be linked with all the gadgets that you have for example, handphone, laptops or tablets. One can even invite friends to view your files, collaborate files or download it without involving the connection of emails. Besides, google drive helps to sync all your information under your permission, it helps to back up data, contacts, texts etc. It is a very unlimited usage of storage in which it benefits equally to all users.
CALENDAR
Nowadays, a lot of people are beginning to lose track in time. In contrast, this where google calendar comes in handy. With simple steps of signing up with a gmail account, one can access calendar to note down their meetings, schedule an appointments or share informations with chosen users. In google calender, there is one primary calendar and a individual calendars whereby in it can be used for organizing purposes and personal usage. On the other hand, google calendar can be shared among users simply by inviting them in through emails. This actions is benefit specially for business people as their schedule is always uncertain and it ease all the extra works when there is a sudden change in schedule whereby everyone involved will get notified instantly and stay up to date. Therefore, by having google calendar, issue like losing track of time will not be happening with the help of calendars to notify users.
As a conclusion, social networking, for instance, google apps like gmail, drive and calendars have given alot of convenience to users be it in the adult world or under the roof of education. It is because it helps to connect people without fail. It helps to transmit important information in one click to a network of people in the right way, right time. By using google apps, it save time and extra efforts and produce the same outcome. Therefore, in this modern society filled with attention for gadgets, we should not overlook what benefits that the technology can bring us because at times, what we needed the most is what we never learn.
Well said ! Keep Going On!
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