The email system offered by Google is called Gmail, and it can be used to keep the entire family on track! When used with other Google applications, Gmail is unmatched as an effective time management tool.
One strong feature is that Gmail comes with the great Google Calendar, and this means students can share calendar entries with others--like parents and teachers.
Reasons to use Google Mail:
- The Gmail Calendar sends instant messages, text messages, or email reminders when a big assignment is coming.
- If you share your schedule with parents, they can also receive notifications when your big papers or projects are due.
- Gmail gives students access to Google Docs, another great tool that makes group assignments much more manageable.
- Invitation and RSVP feature keeps study group meetings organized.
- Offline mode
- Access to attachments
- Shortcut keys
- Notification for new emails
Schedule sharing keeps everyone informed. It's a backup system that enables you to avoid big problems and last-minute panic papers.
Gmail for Student Groups
Gmail is also a great tool for keeping group projects organized.
Remember, Gmail from Google is free! And with a Google account, parents and students alike can access student schedules, no matter where they are.
Why? Because Gmail can also be used easily with most cell phones. Gmail's mobile access feature gives students access to:
