presented 12/7/11 online through the University Libraries’ Instructional Tech Team

2. AGENDA
 Best practices
 Calendaring tools
 Scheduling tools

3. BEST PRACTICES
 The “one calendar rule”
 Online vs. print
 What to include on your calendar

4. CALENDARING VS. SCHEDULING
Calendaring tools allow you to manage your
own calendar.
Scheduling tools allow others to request
appointments with you.
What calendaring/scheduling tools do you
currently use?

5. CALENDARING TOOLS
Google Calendar
• Free
• Mobile
• Integration with other tools
• Ability to share your calendar
• Access to Google Labs
• Access to Google Tasks
• Learn more on the Official Gmail Blog

6. CALENDARING TOOLS
Cozi
• One example of a shared calendar system
Additional ideas:
• 65+ Online Calendars and Calendar Tools
(from Mashable.com)

7. SCHEDULING TOOLS
 Doodle : find the best time for a large
group of people to meet
 Tungle.me: allow others to see when you’re
free and schedule appointments with you
 Google Calendar : others can send you
invitations for meetings; you can use
appointment slots

8. BEST PRACTICES, REVISITED
Final tips:
 Weekly review
 Blocking off quiet time for ongoing projects
What’s one thing you plan to try after
participating in this workshop?