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Getting Started With Google Apps For Education

This document discusses Google Apps for Education, a free suite of collaboration and productivity tools from Google for schools. It includes Gmail for email, Google Docs as an online office suite, Google Sites for websites, and Google Calendar. The document outlines what is included in Google Apps, how it differs from regular Gmail accounts, and why schools choose to use it, including that it is free, works across devices/platforms, allows for collaboration, and provides automatic backups. It also discusses additional resources and training available for educators from Google.

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Getting Started With Google Apps For Education

This document discusses Google Apps for Education, a free suite of collaboration and productivity tools from Google for schools. It includes Gmail for email, Google Docs as an online office suite, Google Sites for websites, and Google Calendar. The document outlines what is included in Google Apps, how it differs from regular Gmail accounts, and why schools choose to use it, including that it is free, works across devices/platforms, allows for collaboration, and provides automatic backups. It also discusses additional resources and training available for educators from Google.

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Getting Started With

Google Apps for Education


Jay Blackman
Director of Technology
Brookwood School District 167
[email protected]
Twitter: jaydblackman
What Is Google Apps?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJT3pagjd8s
What Is Google Apps?

 
• A suite of free collaboration and creation tools from Google
• Solutions for email, documents, websites, shared calendars and more
• Available from any computer with an internet connection (including phones)
• Requires no local IT support beyond desktop maintenance
• Constant updates – no license costs
• Email archiving and online storage
What Is Included In Google Apps?

 
Sites (Webpages)

Docs 
Calendar (Office Suite)

Gmail
Google Talk (E-mail)
(Communications
Suite)

Start Pages
What Is Included In Google Apps?

 
The Account

The differences between a Google Apps account and Gmail


Account

Google Account Gmail Account

Google Account Google Account


using an email using an email
address as a login. address as a login.

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


The Difference

Both Google
Google Ed Apps
Accounts Account
Gmail 
iGoogle
Admin Control  Google Docs Maps
(Postini) Google Sites Bookmarks
Google Wave Google Voice
Custom  Calendar YouTube
Domain
Chat
Video Mobile Blogger
Groups Picasa
Reader

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


What Is Included In Google Apps?

 
Sites (Webpages)

Docs 
Calendar (Office Suite)

Gmail
(E-mail)
Google Mail (Gmail)

• Just like a regular Gmail account


• Fully compatible with POP and IMAP
• Threaded conversations
• 7GB of storage per user (and growing)
Google Docs

• Web-based replacement for Microsoft Office


• Includes word processor, spreadsheets,
presentations, and data collection forms
• Real-time collaboration
• Store files like a USB drive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7y7NafWXeM
Google Calendar

• Shared calendars for individuals and groups


• Integrates with mobile devices
• Resource/room checkout
• Free / busy system
• Compatible with Exchange
Google Sites

• Unlimited user websites (classrooms, sports


teams, resources, etc.)
• Users can collaborate on sites like a wiki
• Can be used for private intranet sites
• Includes gadgets for embedding media and
Web 2.0 content
Brookwood 167’s Google Story

• In Year 2 of deployment
• Staff domain for email + collaboration
• Student domain for Grades 5-8
• Email archived through Gaggle.net
• Administrators using it for documentation
• Sites replaced costly Web portal
and teacher webpage software
• Teachers now exploring the
“paperless classroom”
Why Google Apps for Education?

Cost:
Free (for Educators).

The equivalent Premier Edition is typically


$50 per account, per year.

Email archiving is an additional cost.


 Educational institutions receive a 66% discount.

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


Why Google Apps for Education?

Free for Educators.


Email archiving is an
additional cost.
 Educational institutions
receive a 66% discount.

Email archiving is an additional cost.


 Educational institutions receive a 66% discount.

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


Email Archiving

• Free Message Security add-on • Must pay for filtering


• Integrates directly with your (RedCondor)
domain • Separate service w/ different
• Offers multiple year retention control panel
options (1 year vs. 10 years) • Unlimited retention
• Litigation holds
Why Google Apps for Education?

Cross Platform.

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


Why Google Apps for Education?

Browser Agnostic

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


Why Google Apps for Education?

One login for many services.

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


Why Google Apps for Education?

Automatic Backup

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


Why Google Apps for Education?

Collaboration

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Keep your work private.

Collaborate with friends.

Publish for the World.

Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps


Why Google Apps for Education?

http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/home
Why Google Apps for Education?
What Else Does Google Do For Schools?

 Google in Education F.A.Q. 

tinyurl.com/googleineducation
https://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=139019
Google Teacher Academy
Google Teacher Academy

• One day intensive training at a Google facility


• Only 50 educators each time (approximately 500 worldwide)
• Learn about what tools Google offers schools
• Access to a private Google Group
• Advanced notification of Google products
• Give feedback to Google

http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html
Google Teacher Academy
Google Certified Trainer/Organization Program

Find a Google Certified Trainer In


Your Area

http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/e
n/edu/certification_index.html
Frequently Asked Questions?

"Is it reliable?" 

http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/edu/customers.html
Additional Resources For Educators

• Google Apps K-12 Lesson Plans


• Google For Educators Discussion Group
• Google Apps Education Community
• Using Google In Schools
• Google for Teachers Site
• Google Summer Camp Site
Getting Started With
Google Apps for Education
Jay Blackman
Director of Technology
Brookwood School District 167
[email protected]
Twitter: jaydblackman

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