EF.8 Get an Email Account

Set up an email account

In My Life

I can set up a free personal email account with an appropriate email address to help me communicate with my child's school and teachers.

In My Work

I can customize my email account at work to help me organize and manage my email.

In My Education

I can set up an email account to use when I need to ask my teacher questions about my homework.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can set up my email to include a signature with contact information that will be included everytime I send an email.

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Creating a Google Account

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Here's how to create a Google account.

  • Lesson
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googleaccount/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googleaccount/creating-a-google-account/1/
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Google Account

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Learn everything you need to set up and maintain a Google account to use services like Gmail.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/googleaccount/
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Internet Tips: How to Choose an Email Service

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Learn what to look for when selecting an email service.

  • Lesson
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internet-tips/how-to-choose-an-email-service/1/
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Microsoft Account: Adding and Managing Contacts

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Here's how to add and manage contacts.

  • Lesson
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/microsoftaccount/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/microsoftaccount/adding-and-managing-contacts/1/
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Creating a Microsoft Account

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Follow these step-by-step instructions to create an account.

  • Lesson
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/microsoftaccount/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/microsoftaccount/creating-a-microsoft-account/1/
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Signing Up for Email

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Learn to set up a Gmail account.

  • eModule
  • CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-email
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-email/lessons/signing-up-for-email
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Intro to Email

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Learn what email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • CO.1 Communicate Effectively
  • EF.9 Send and Receive Email
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-email
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Gmail for Mobile Devices

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Here's how to use the Gmail app on a mobile device.

  • Lesson
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/gmail-for-mobile-devices/1/
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Gmail: Introduction to Gmail

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Get an introduction to Gmail.

  • Lesson
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/introduction-to-gmail/1/
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Gmail: Setting Up a Gmail Account

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Here's how to set up a new Gmail account.

  • Lesson
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/setting-up-a-gmail-account/1/
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Gmail

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Get an introduction to Gmail and learn how to manage, send, and respond to messages.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
  • EF.9 Send and Receive Email
  • CO.1 Communicate Effectively
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL007352170EA6EB06&si=_rF985_RNqOfWC9T
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/gmail/
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Email 101: Contacts and Calendars

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Learn how to add email contacts and add dates to an email calendar.

  • Lesson
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • EF.8 Get an Email Account
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/email101/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/email101/contacts-and-calendars/1/
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