NYU’s suite of Google apps, including Drive, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Hangout, Groups, etc.
Google Docs: share Google Docs in order to collaborate on text documents, or limit students to “comment” on documents you don’t want them to edit. It autosaves every 2 seconds, allows synchronous editing, keeps a full revision history (which allows you to see who does what on group projects) and saves all comments automatically. FREE
Google Drive: unlimited storage for all members of the NYU community, real-time collaboration on google-based documents, and easy file sharing that can be seamlessly integrated via gmail. Sync with mobile and desktop applications.
Google Forms enables you to poll, quiz, or collect information from survey takers. Once there, you can add questions, edit the form layout, and set restrictions. Part of NYU’s Google Apps for Education suite.
Google Slides: an increasingly robust slideshow editor platform seamlessly integrated with Google Drive, and compatible with Chromecast and AirPlay. Offers on- and offline features, presenter notes, laser pointer, collaboration and multi-platform integration (browser and mobile). Slides also offers a live audience engagement feature that allows participants to ask questions during the presentation; you may select which …
Google Calendar Appointment Slot: schedule appointments directly from your Google Calendar, sending invites and notifications via Gmail. FREE; requires business, education, or government account.
NYU has licensed a set of Google products to handle communication, calendars, file storage, and other teaching and learning apps, according to these Terms of Use. The full suite of Google Apps for Education include: Mail Calendar Drive (file storage and sharing) Classroom (course sites; NYU LMS (Brightspace) is the university’s official LMS) Docs (word processor) Sheets (spreadsheet) …
Google Keep: a browser extension that collects notes, images, and lists on your Google account while you are browsing. You can also dictate—instead of type—notes and set up reminders. Items can be color-coded and labeled for your organization. Integrates with mobile apps (available for iOS and Android). FREE.
