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Jay BlackmanDirector of Technology
Brookwood School District [email protected]
Twitter: jaydblackman
Getting Started WithGoogle Apps for Education
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 (Office Suite)
Gmail(E-mail)
Calendar
Google Talk (Communications
Suite)
Start Pages
What Is Included In Google Apps?
The Account
The differences between a Google Apps account and Gmail Account
Google Account using an email address as a login.
Google Account using an email address as a login.
Google Account Gmail Account
Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
The Difference
BothGoogle Ed Apps
AccountsGoogle Account
Gmail Google DocsGoogle SitesGoogle Wave CalendarChatMobileGroups
Admin Control (Postini)
Custom Domain
Video
iGoogleMapsBookmarksGoogle VoiceYouTube
Blogger 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 (Office Suite)
Gmail(E-mail)
Calendar
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?
The equivalent Premier Edition is typically$50 per account, per year.
Cost:Free (for Educators).
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
• Free Message Security add-on• Integrates directly with your
domain• Offers multiple year retention
options (1 year vs. 10 years)
• Must pay for filtering (RedCondor)
• Separate service w/ different control panel
• Unlimited retention• Litigation holds
Email Archiving
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
Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education?
Keep your work private.
Publish for the World.
Collaborate with friends.
Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/home
Why Google Apps for Education?
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
http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html
• 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
Google Teacher Academy
Google Certified Trainer/Organization Program
Find a Google Certified Trainer In Your Area
http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/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
Jay BlackmanDirector of Technology
Brookwood School District [email protected]
Twitter: jaydblackman
Getting Started WithGoogle Apps for Education