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Getting Started With Google Apps for Education Jay Blackman Director of Technology Brookwood School District 167 jaydblackman@gmail.com 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 (Office Suite) Calendar Gmail (E-mail) 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 Google Account using an email address as a login. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps Gmail Account Google Account using an email address as a login. The Difference Google Ed Apps Accounts Admin Control (Postini) Custom Domain Video Both Google Account Gmail iGoogle Google Docs Maps Google Sites Bookmarks Google Voice Google Wave YouTube Calendar Chat 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) Calendar Docs (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 • 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 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. 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 jaydblackman@gmail.com Twitter: jaydblackman
