According to the October 2017 G Suite Blog post the transition from the “Classic Google Calendar” UI to the “New Google Calendar” UI will be completed by February 28, 2018. After G Suite made the announcement about the updated interface I decided to switch and explore the New Google Calendar. Everyday I use Google Calendar to communicate and collaborate sharing classroom information with both teachers, teacher aides and teaching assistant. Following are are a few of my favorite tips for effectively using the New Google Calendar UI.
1- Expanded or Condensed View
Clicking the Main Menu Icon (3 horizontal bars)

expands or condenses the calendar view.

NOTES:
As a bifocal wearer I find the expanded view easier to read.
2- Show Weekdays Only
- Click Gear Icon
- Select Settings

- Scroll to “View Options” Section
- Uncheck “Show Weekends”
- Changes are Automatically Saved

NOTES:
I push into classrooms to assist students and take supplemental notes.
Having my calendar in week view no weekends provides me quick access to the information needed for supporting my students.
3- Add Lists to Events
- Add or Open an Event
- Type Agenda Style List
- Highlight Text
- Click numbered or Bulleted List

NOTES:
Lists are quick & easy to create. I use lists to share classroom information with SPED Teacher, Teaching Assistance and Teacher Aids.
4- Use Bold Face Text
- Add or Open an Event
- In Event Composer Click B (Bold)
- Type word or sentence
- Click B again to unbold

NOTES:
I like to add bold title to separate my list sections. Examples: Homework, Classroom Activities, Other & etc…
5- Hide Calendars from Listing
- Click Gear Icon
- Select Settings
- Left Sidebar Scroll to Calendar Lists
- Wave Cursor (Pointer) Right of Calendar Name
- Click Preview Icon (Looks like Eyeball)
- A / appears through Preview Icon
- Calendar no-longer seen in listing

NOTES:
If you belong to a handful of Google Classrooms the other calendar list may have grown. I’m a visual learner and find the listing becomes overwhelming when too many calendars are listed. The calendars are important so I don’t want to delete them but hide from the list.
6-Duplicate an Event
- Click Event
- Click Options Settings Icon (3 vertical dots)
- Select Duplicate
- Click Date Field & Select New Date
- Edit Information
- Click Save

NOTES:
Duplicating an event is a “Big Timesaver” for me. It saves time adding a new event, typing a title, details and sometime adding new attachments. It is easier and quicker to edit an event already formatted in an easy to read communication style.
7- Dim Color for Past Events
- Click Gear Icon
- Select Settings

- Scroll to “View Options” Section
- Check “Reduce the brightness of past events”

NOTES:
Once more as a visual learner this supports my finding the daily event with ease.
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