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Google Cloud Search

Google Cloud Search Cloud Search is a tool that helps you find the information you need from your LPS Google content sources. It’s search results will look across everything you are allowed to VIEW from your account in LPS Google tools like: Gmail Google Calendar Google Drive Google Sites Google Groups (LPS list mail) LPS […]

Gmail & Calendar on Mobile Devices (iPhone, iPad, Android)

LPS Gmail on Mobile Devices LPS email & calendar may be accessed from personal mobile devices for professional use. Remember that your messages and calendar events may contain protected student information. Do not set this up on any device that will be used by students. Q: Which type of phone are you setting up? Apple iOS […]

Google Tool Tutorials

Google Productivity Tool Tutorials This page contains all of the LPS video tutorials from each Google communication tool’s support page, gathered into one spot. Use the shortcuts listed at right to jump to the section of your choice, or use command+F to search this page. Jump to a Category Gmail Tutorials Gmail Orientation Session (46min) […]

Google Contacts

Google Contacts Google Contacts is a tool for managing personal (work related) contacts for Google Workspace. It integrates with tools in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) for all LPS Staff and Students, and is a required component of the Google Mail (Gmail) environment. PARAMETERS FOR STUDENT USE   Do you actually need […]

Google Tasks

Google Tasks Google Tasks is a task management tool (for your To-Do lists) that is embedded across Google Workspace tools like Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, and more. PARAMETERS FOR STUDENT USE Google Tasks is not found in the LPS Portal because it does not have a website. Learn more about how to access Google Tasks […]

Google Shared Drives

Google Shared Drives Shared drives are shared spaces where teams can easily store, search, and access their files anywhere, from any device. Key features Files and folders persist after someone leaves – LPS owns the files in a shared drive, not an individual. When someone leaves and an admin deletes their account, files they added […]

Google Jamboard

Google has decided to shut down Jamboard. October 1, 2024 – The Jamboard app will become view-only. You’ll no longer be able to create new or edit existing Jams. December 31, 2024 – You’ll no longer be able to access the Jamboard app or your Jam files. LPS is currently evaluating potential replacements.  Jamboard is […]

Finding Assigned Tasks in Google Drive

When collaborating as a team, it has become common practice to use the ‘Task Assignment’ feature of Google Drive to help recall take-a-ways. When leaving a comment, you can type a plus sign and a collaborator’s address and when you check the box labeled “Assign to …” and click Assign, Google will send an email […]

Google Photos

Google Photos Google Photos offers users free, unlimited storage for most photos and videos. It can be used with your LPS Google account (@class.lps.org) for storage and sharing of your work related multimedia content. Parameters for Use: https://www.lps.org/apps/matrix/detail.cfm?app=364 Support Resources About Google Photos Google Photos Help Center iPad App If you are using an LPS iPad […]

Gmail (Google Mail)

Gmail in LPS Gmail is the email service used by staff and students Lincoln Public Schools. It is a component of our Google Workspaces for Education domain. LOGIN: Gmail is found in the LPS Portal. HELP: If you are looking for assistance with Gmail, please start on this page. If you do not find the assistance […]

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