1. Introducing Google Apps for Education For Greenwich Public Schools last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11

2. Benefits of Gmail  No Spam (or very little…)  Individual account storage: 7500MB (7.5 GB)  Accessible from anywhere on Internet Connection  No time limits or user limits  Global lists available – for the ENTIRE faculty.  Conference folders will be transferred to “Group” folders.  Gmail is mobile – “there’s an app for that” on most Smartphones. last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11

3. More Benefits…Googl e Apps  Google Calendar:  Calendar is seamless, easy-to-use and can be shared with others.  Google Docs:  Collaborative tools for you and your students including Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentations and Forms (Surveys)  Gmail for Students:  Gmail for students coming in September for students in Grades 6-12. last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11

4. Migration from First Class to Gmail Critical Differences  Features that are NOT available in Gmail:  “History”,  “Unsend”  Auto Log-out …ANYONE who signs onto your computer can get into your Gmail account if you do not log-out. Do not check “Stay signed in”  Storage only limited by size (7500MB) not time.  “News” folder will be replaced with Global Staff list. last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11

5. How Do We Log-In?  Our URL (web address) is:  http://www.google.com/a/greenwich.k12.ct.us http://www.google.com/a/greenwich.k12.ct.us  You will use your current email address, i.e., John_Smith@greenwich.k12.ct.us - you’ll be given a generic password that will need to be changed after the first log-in. John_Smith@greenwich.k12.ct.us  First time users will need to read the Terms of Use Agreement, Complete it and Accept it.  That’s it…you are now able to use Gmail and the other Google App collaborative tools. last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11

6. Tasks Before Migrating to Gmail  Go through First Class inbox and delete/read/act upon all email. Your emails in the current First Class system will NOT be migrated to the new Gmail account.  Save, print or export Contacts to recreate in Gmail Contacts Personal Mail Lists  Export or delete Folders/Email in Folders  Export, save or print Calendars to recreate in Gmail last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11

7. Resources/Tutorials  Wiki: http://gmail.greenwich.wikispaces.net/Homehttp://gmail.greenwich.wikispaces.net/Home  Atomic Learning Tutorials :  http://www.atomiclearning.com (your email address is the username/password is “atomic”) http://www.atomiclearning.com  Google Apps on Mobile Devices Google Apps on Mobile Devices  Gmail Basics Gmail Basics  Google Calendar Basics Google Calendar Basics last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11