Foundation Digital Skilling Program Day 2: Digital Productivity and Collaboration Tools

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers essential digital productivity tools, communication platforms, and email management strategies from the Day 2 training of the Foundation Digital Skilling Program.

Google Workspace

Formerly known as G-Suite or Google Apps, it is a collection of tools, software and products marketed and developed by Google for efficiency and productivity.

Online Office Tools

Commonly used office tools within Google Workspace used for efficiency and productivity, specifically Google docs, Google sheets, and Google slides.

Communication Tools

Platforms and methods enabling exchange of information via a computer network including text, audio, and video materials.

Google Calendar

The time-management and scheduling feature of Google Workspace used for meeting, event, and appointment scheduling.

Google Meet

A cloud-based video conferencing service that allows real-time communication, is AI integrated, and can hold meetings for durations up to 24 hours.

Zoom Workplace

A videotelephony communication tool where the free version allows a 40-minute duration for a group meeting of 3+ persons.

Asana

A work management tool that allows real-time communication between teams and includes features for project management, goal setting, reporting, and workflow automation.

Email (Electronic mail)

The digital method of exchanging messages and communicating via a computer network.

Free/open email providers

Email services provided to the general public at no cost, such as Gmail (Google), Yahoomail (Yahoo! Inc.), and AOL (Verizon Communications).

Commercial/Paid Email Service Providers

Services that require a subscription fee and include value-added benefits like custom domains, more storage, and advanced security, such as Zoho Mail and Microsoft 365.

Custom domain

A feature of paid email services where users can customize the domain name to their specific business needs.

Gmail Individual Workspace

A subscribed version of Gmail for individuals that provides advantages in storage size, security, and additional features.