Efficiently managing your schedule is crucial, especially if you're juggling multiple responsibilities. Google Calendar is a popular choice for many users, and Planbook is an excellent tool for educators to plan lessons. Fortunately, integrating these two tools can streamline your workflow and ensure that your lesson plans align with your schedule seamlessly. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of linking your Google Calendar to Planbook, making it easier than ever to stay organized.
Step 1: Sign in to Your Google Account
Before you can link your Google Calendar to Planbook, ensure you are signed in to your Google account. If you don't have one, you'll need to create it. Once you're signed in, proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Access Your Google Calendar Settings
1. Open Google Calendar in your web browser.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the page to access "Settings."
Step 3: Create a New Calendar
1. In the settings menu, select the "View all settings" option.
2. Under the "General" tab, scroll down to the "Automatically add invitations" section.
3. Click on the "Events from Gmail" tab.
4. Check the box that says "Automatically add events from Gmail to my calendar."
5. Click the "Save" button at the bottom of the page.
Step 4: Export Events to Planbook
Now that you've set up your Google Calendar to automatically add events from Gmail, you can easily export these events to Planbook.
1. Open your Planbook account and sign in.
2. Navigate to the "Lessons" section.
3. Click on the "Import" or "Add Lesson" button, depending on your Planbook version.
4. Select the Google Calendar event you want to import.
5. Review and customize the lesson details as needed.
6. Click "Save" to add the event to your Planbook.
Step 5: Sync Planbook with Google Calendar
To ensure that your lessons and events are synchronized between Planbook and Google Calendar, follow these steps:
1. Open Google Calendar.
2. On the left sidebar, under "My calendars," find the Planbook calendar you created in Step 3.
3. Click on the three vertical dots next to the calendar name.
4. Select "Settings and sharing."
5. Scroll down to the "Integrate calendar" section.
6. Locate the "Secret address in iCal format" option.
7. Click on "Copy" to copy the calendar's unique URL.
Step 6: Add Planbook Calendar to Google Calendar
1. In Google Calendar, click the "+" sign next to "Other calendars."
2. Select "From URL."
3. Paste the URL you copied in Step 5 into the URL field.
4. Click "Add Calendar."
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can seamlessly link your Google Calendar to Planbook, ensuring that your lesson plans align with your schedule effortlessly. This integration will help you stay organized and save time by eliminating the need for manual data entry. Enjoy the convenience of having all your events and lesson plans in one place!
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