1. Jay Blackman Director of Technology Brookwood School District 167 jaydblackman@gmail.com Twitter: jaydblackman Getting Started With Google Apps for Education

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

3. 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

4. What Is Included In Google Apps? Sites (Webpages) Docs (Office Suite) Gmail (E-mail) Calendar Google Talk (Communications Suite) Start Pages

5. The Account The differences between a Google Apps account and Gmail Account Google Account using an email address as a login. Google AccountGmail Account Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps

6. The Difference Both Google Ed Apps Accounts Google Account Gmail Google Docs Google Sites Google Wave Calendar Chat Mobile Groups Admin Control (Postini) Custom Domain Video iGoogle Maps Bookmarks Google Voice YouTube Blogger Picasa Reader Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps

7. What Is Included In Google Apps? Sites (Webpages) Docs (Office Suite) Gmail (E-mail) Calendar

8. Google Mail (Gmail) Just like a regular Gmail account Fully compatible with POP and IMAP Threaded conversations 7GB of storage per user (and growing)

9. 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

10. Google Calendar Shared calendars for individuals and groups Integrates with mobile devices Resource/room checkout Free / busy system Compatible with Exchange

11. 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

12. 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

13. Why Google Apps for Education? Cross Platform. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps

14. Why Google Apps for Education? Browser Agnostic Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps

15. Why Google Apps for Education? Collaboration Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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