Let's face it, email is the prevalent method of communication in the 21st century. When children are born these days they are weighed, measured and given an email address. Most ISP's will provide you with an email address that can be used as long as you are a subscriber to their service. The same rings true with an email address that is provided by an academic institution. You have an address as long as you are a student there. Sometimes you will be allowed to keep this address but not often. Google provides users with an email address for life (life being the life of the service, but this being Google, they will be around for a long time). You will be able to choose your own email address provided that it is not currently in use. One great thing about Gmail is that it can be accessed from anywhere you have access to the Internet. There is no special reader needed due to the fact that it is web driven. Gmail messages can also be directly delivered to most smartphones. Users can also archive old messages to keep their inbox clear.
Discovery Resources
1. Visit Gmail and learn about the service.
2. Read some of the Gmail blog for more information.
Discovery Exercises
1. Create a Gmail account.
2. Send me a message using your Gmail address.
3. Check your Inbox for a response.
4. Blog about your experience and thoughts about using Gmail.
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