Organizing Your Gmail

Is your Gmail inbox overwhelming you a bit? Organize your email by creating Labels!

Gmail doesn't use folders, it uses Labels.  Labels are different from folders in that 1 email can have multiple labels.  If you use folders, 1 email could not be physically (or digitally) in two folders at the same time.

Your labels are on the left of your screen.  Click More Labels and scroll down to find the Create and Manage features.
















Use the drop down arrow next to a Label to customize a Label's color.

Physically click and drag emails from your inbox into a label or use the Move To  button to  mark emails under multiple labels.

Archiving emails removes it from your inbox, but keeps it in Gmail with out putting it under a label.  You can see archived email by clicking All Mail.

Adding Personalized Introductions to YouTube Videos

Check out what Karrie Zanetti did!

Adding a personalized introduction to a YouTube video is a great idea when...

• you have a substitute
• you have kids working independently in centers
• you want to assign watching a YouTube video as homework

Here's how it works. (Use a computer with a webcam.)

1. Go to YouTube and sign in with your Google username/password
2. Search for and click on the video you want to use
3. Click Add To
4. Choose/Create a paylist
5. Go to your account/Video Manager
6. Choose the Playlist you added the video to
7. Click edit
8. Hover over the video you want to add an intro to
9. Click +introduction
10. Follow the on-screen direction to record your intro.

Thanks Karrie!

Great Gmail and Google Drive Tutorials!

3 Quick Gmail Tips

Sending and receiving email in Gmail is a bit different than Outlook.  Here are 3 quick tips to make your Gmail experience more enjoyable.

1.  Formatting email
Click the underlined A at the bottom of your email screen to find formatting options.

Click the plus sign to add attachments, hyperlinks, anything in your Google Drive, etc.

2.  Display missing pictures
Gmail prevents pictures in emails from automatically showing up in order to reduce the risk of viruses and help your email load quickly.  If you want to see pictures, click "Display images below" at the top of the email you are reading.

3.  Display hidden content
Gmail condenses your view for emails you reply to or forward.  Sometimes you can't see the signature you created and you might want to double check it is there.  Just click this button at the bottom of your open email. 

Gmail - Star Vs. Important

Gmail has two built in ways to flag your emails, Stars and Important Tags.  Here's the difference.





Want a more detailed explanation of your Gmail Inbox?  Watch this video, it's worth the 12 minutes!

After you change your password...

Every time you change your network password, you will have to update a few settings on your mobile devices.  Check your iPad, iPod Touch or mini for an internet connection by looking for this WiFi symbol at the top of your screen.


If you don't see the WiFi symbol, you will need to reconnect your device to the network.

Go to Settings>WiFi.
Choose the WiFi connection you want to use.
       - RTSD employees choose RTSD26-D
Enter your username/password.
Accept any certifications.


Trouble Shooting... If this doesn't work the first time. Sometimes I  reset my iPad by turning off/on the WiFi for a second

 or choosing the WiFi connection I want and clicking Forget This Network.