GOOGLE APPS IN SCHOOLS

Overview Google apps addresses all of a school’s communication and collaboration needs. – , calendaring, document creation and sharing, web publishing, and private video hosting is built into Google apps.

Intuitive and Innovative Technology Easy, familiar Gmail Gets, users working fast without training or support Google’s easy automated updates ensure that users have the latest version without extra cost.

Free and No ads Google Apps for Education is free for nonprofit institutions in the world. Also, free of ads. Faculty, staff, and students never see ads while an application is running.

“Anytime, anywhere” access Let users securely upload, access, share, and work with document files from any computer. Creates a collaborative workplace that stores and organizes information and keeps versions current. No flash drives or external media involved.

One account, many services A Google Apps account can provide access to other dozens of Google services –Blogger –Picasa –Google Voice

Security, privacy, and stablity Improve data security by minimizing the data risks of on-premise hardware Google’s global network of secure data centers is engineered for security, reliability, and redundancy. Google guarantees 99.9 % uptime for Gmail, Google docs, and Google sites.

Technical Support Get phone and customer support when you need it Help centers, training videos and discussion forums to share ideas and best practices with other schools.

Keep teams and groups up to date Share documents, calenders, sites, and media with specific groups. Create mailing list and discussion forums without IT help Administrators can set group policies and settings, while student and faculty can create and manage their own groups for teams, classes, and projects.

Testimonials “Google Apps has worked out better than I could ever imagined. It’s a suite of integrated collaborative applications that being used by teachers and in our classrooms.” – Scott Graden, Superintendent, Saline Area Schools “Google Apps let us regain time that was lost on managing outdated systems. The changes we’ve made by switching to Apps have enabled us to stand out as leaders in both instruction and educational technology.” – Henry Thiele, Chief Technology Officer, Maine Township High School District “Google Apps is free, easy to use, works with district’s existing software, and offers platform neutrality.” – Terry Korte, Technology Integration Coordinator, Edmonton Public Schools

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