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1. What Is Google Calendar?

Video: Google Calendar Basics

BONUS: GOOGLE CALENDAR CHEATSHEET

2. Creating a Google Calendar

Create a New Calendar

To keep track of different types of events, you can create new calendars. For example, to track doctor's appointments and medication reminders, create a calendar called "Health."

GOOGLE HELP CENTER: CREATE A NEW CALENDAR

Video: How to Create a New Calendar

3. Adding Events in Google Calendar

Video: Creating Events in Google Calendar

How to add events in Google Calendar

To create an event in Google Calendar, click the “+ Create” button or select a time slot on the calendar. Then, enter the event details like title, date, time, and location, and click “Save.”

GOOGLE HELP: ADDING EVENTS IN CALENDAR

4. How to Set Reminders in Google Calendar

Video: How To Set Reminders in Google Calendar

Create and View Tasks in Calendar

In Google Calendar, you can create, view, and change tasks.

GOOGLE HELP: CREATE & MANAGE TASKS

5. How to Adjust Notifications and Reminders

Video: Notifications & Reminders in Google Calendar

Notifications & Reminders in Google Calendar

Learn how to create and modify notifications and reminders in Google Calendar in this Google help tutorial.

GOOGLE HELP CENTER: ADJUST NOTIFICATIONS AND REMINDERS

6. Sharing your Calendar with Others

Video: Three Ways to Share Your Google Calendar with Others

7. Video Conferencing: Google Meet vs Zoom

Video: Google Meet vs Zoom vs Microsoft Teams

8. Video Conferencing Like a Pro

Video: Six Tips for Video Conferencing Like a Pro

9. Exploring Google Meet

Video: How to Use Google Meet

How to Join a Meeting

If you can't meet in person, video chatting is a great option. Google Meet lets you connect face-to-face through video calls, and you can join easily using just a link or code.

GCF TUTORIAL: HOW TO JOIN A MEETING

Video: How to Host a Meeting

More on Hosting a Meeting

If you can't meet in person, video chatting is a great option. Google Meet lets you connect face-to-face through video calls, and you can join easily using just a link or code.

GCF TUTORIAL: HOW TO HOST A MEETING

10. Scheduling a Google Meet in Google Calendar

How to Schedule a Meeting on Google Meet

Start or Schedule a Google Meet

This Google Help tutorial will explain how to start or schedule a Google Meet: 

GOOGLE HELP TUTORIAL: START OR SCHEDULE A MEET

BONUS: GOOGLE MEET CHEATSHEET