Getting Ready for NECSD Gmail

As part of the yearlong transition from Microsoft to G Suite for Education, the Division of Information and Technology is working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth experience for all.  Our team of Instructional Technology Facilitators (ITF) has participated in formal Google certification programs and continues to grow their expertise with this robust set of tools. Recently, a pilot group of users in the district was migrated from Outlook to Gmail and will use it exclusively in the months leading up to the final cut-over (scheduled for July 1, 2018).  These users will also provide feedback and identify any potential hurdles our users may experience.  As we move closer to the transition, the district will provide a variety of professional development sessions to support our migration to Gmail.  In the meantime, it’s worth taking a look at the many things Gmail can do.  The Google Tips Library for Gmail provides a variety of tips and concise directions for users.  Some favorites include creating canned responses to use for frequently requested information, automatically adding events to your calendar directly from Gmail, composing email in a language other than English, and more! In fact, those in the district who have a personal Gmail account may find these tips immediately useful!