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Google Docs Task Tracker

Google just introduced a new collection of building blocks in Google Docs. They include:

  • Task Trackers: quickly add and track tasks at a glance with titles, assignees, due dates, and status, in a cleanly organized format.
  • Contact List: organize contact information for your colleagues, classmates, team members, project assignments and more.
  • Decision logs: centralize open questions, aid in decision-making, and organize final decisions in an easily-digestible table.

You can insert these building blocks to your Docs by clicking on Insert > Building blocks and selecting your building blocks.

Availability

This feature is now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts. 

Learn more about Building Blocks.

Gemini App in use

The Gemini app, powered by Google’s AI, is now available to all faculty, staff, and students through UNLVMail and Rebelmail. Gemini is a great tool to boost efficiency, enhance communication, inspire new ideas, and improve productivity. Explore ways that AI can be integrated into your work. 

How to Access Gemini:

  1. Log in to your UNLVMail or Rebelmail account. 
  2. Click on the Apps Launcher.
  3. Select Gemini.

Alternatively, you can access the Gemini app directly at https://gemini.google.com.

Student, faculty, and staff Gemini chats have enhanced privacy and are not viewable by human reviewers or used to train or improve generative AI models. Learn more about the app,  features and privacy, and best practices when using AI in the Gemini knowledge base article.

We are excited to bring Gemini and other AI technology tools to campus to advance UNLV’s Top Tier teaching and learning environment. Please contact the IT Help Desk if you have any questions or need assistance.

Availability

This feature is now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts. 

Learn more about Google Gemini.

Google Vids is a new core app for your Google Workspace account. Use Vids to create, write, produce, edit, collaborate and share your videos.

To get started, open Google Vids and create a video from a template or start from scratch. Use Vids to do the following:

  • Simple video recording
  • Share and collaborate on Google Vids files
  • Create a video assignment for students

Availability

This feature is now available for all UNLVMail (@unlv.edu) and Graduate Student Rebelmail (@unlv.nevada.edu) accounts. 

Learn more about Google Vids.