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Google for Education Newsletter Breakdown-Issue X

Well, I know the end of the school year is quickly approaching and you may not have had time to read the latest Google for Education Newsletter. Here are a few things you need to see:

Gmail

Gmail is updating. Any time now we should be seeing this new updated look and functionality. To learn more check out this blog that has some great short clips describing the different look and functions! 

EDU in 90

Don't forget to subscribe, it only takes 90 seconds and they have put some great content up! Like this video on the changes that have been happening in Classroom.

Google Sites Updates


Now this wasn't in the newsletter, however it is something that I know I found lacking when I started using the new Google Sites. They now allow you to add a hyperlink in the menu! No more creating a page just to have a hyperlink! 

You can also now change who can see your website! No longer do you have to publish to the public!

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