A calendar is very important to keep for your academics. You can put in your calendar when assignments are assigned, when they are due, upcoming exams, and school events to keep you on track and organized. In fact, if you enroll in classes using Google Classroom, the assignment due dates will automatically show up in your Google Calendar.
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The video to the right is a brief overview of the layout of Google Calendar; however, keep scrolling down for additional tutorials on how to use Google Calendar.

Creating an Event in Google Calendar

Objective: Create at least one event in Google Calendar.
Resources: Directions below; alternate option video at right
Time: <10 minutes

Directions:
  1. ​If you do not already have a tab open for your Google Calendar, open a new tab and go to your Google Calendar.
  2. In the top left corner of the screen, click the red button labeled "Create."
  3. In the box that says "Untitled Event," type in "Homecoming / Spirit Week."
  4. Below the box you just typed in, select "All day."
  5. Change the date on the left to September 18, 2016.
  6. Change the date on the right to September 24, 2016.
  7. Optional: Fill in other details, such as location or a description of the event.
  8. Go to the "Notifications" section.
  9. Click on "Notification." (A selection box will appear.)
  10. Click on "Email."  
  11. Click on "Days." (A selection box will appear.)
  12. Click on "Weeks."  
  13. At the top left of the screen, click the red button labeled "Save."

Creating a New Google Calendar

Objective: Create a new Google Calendar.
Resources: Directions below; alternate option video at right
Time: <5 minutes

Directions:
  1. ​If you do not already have a tab open for your Google Calendar, open a new tab and go to your Google Calendar.
  2. On the left side of the screen, find "My Calendars" and click the drop down arrow. (A small box will appear.)
  3. Click on "Create new calendar." (The screen will change to the calendar creation settings.)
  4. Where it says "Calendar Name," type in "Personal." 
  5. Optional: Fill in other information or share the calendar with someone if needed.
  6. In the top left corner, click the button labeled "Create Calendar." (The screen will return to your calendar view. After a few seconds, your new calendar will appear on the list to the left side.)
  7. NOTE: You can hide and show calendars by clicking on their names in the menu on the right.
  8. NOTE 2: For those classes that use Google Classroom, Calendars will automatically be created for those classes. Additionally, due dates will appear as well.