Getting Started with Google Workspace

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Google Workspace provides a collection of cloud-based productivity, collaboration, communication, and learning tools available to the Texas State University community. This page serves as a starting point for accessing Google Workspace services, learning about available applications, and finding resources to help you work, communicate, create, and collaborate effectively using your TXST account.

  • Various Services Available to: Faculty, Staff, Students
  • Where to use: Most devices
  • Cost: Free

Get Started

Google Workspace is available at no cost to all faculty, staff, and students. 

 

Core Services

  • Drive – Secure, scalable, and collaborative storage for academic and administrative content
  • Sheets – Leverage AI to build sophisticated data models, automate analysis, and streamline workflows
  • Docs – Create, edit, and collaborate on documents in real time with enhanced productivity features
  • Vids – A next-generation, AI-powered video creation platform for dynamic class projects and presentations
  • Slides – Design impactful presentations with intelligent tools that accelerate content creation
  • Gemini – Unlock advanced AI capabilities to support research, writing, and problem-solving
  • Gemini Notebook – Transform your documents, notes, and research into an AI-powered knowledge base. Create study materials, support research projects, and generate summaries, plans, and insights from your own sources
  • Forms – Gather and organize information using surveys, polls, and feedback forms
  • Keep – Create quick notes, jot down ideas, create lists, and set reminders
  • Tasks – Organize and track your tasks using to-do lists
  • Meet – Collaborate, present screens, and message participants with this versatile video conferencing platform
  • Chat ​– Communicate with groups, teams, and direct message colleagues

Personal and Work Accounts

Google Integration with Canvas (LTIs)

  • Coming Soon.