Jay Blackman Director of Technology Brookwood School District 167 Twitter: jaydblackman Getting Started With Google Apps for Education

What Is Google Apps?

What Is Google Apps? A suite of free collaboration and creation tools from Google Solutions for , 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 archiving and online storage

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

The Account The differences between a Google Apps account and Gmail Account Google Account using an address as a login. Google AccountGmail Account Borrowed From Kern Kelley -

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 -

What Is Included In Google Apps? Sites (Webpages) Docs (Office Suite) Gmail ( ) 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

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

Why Google Apps for Education? The equivalent Premier Edition is typically $50 per account, per year. Cost: Free (for Educators). archiving is an additional cost. Educational institutions receive a 66% discount. Borrowed From Kern Kelley -

Why Google Apps for Education? Cross Platform. Borrowed From Kern Kelley -

Why Google Apps for Education? Browser Agnostic Borrowed From Kern Kelley -

Why Google Apps for Education? Collaboration Borrowed From Kern Kelley -

What Else Does Google Do For Schools? Google in Education F.A.Q. tinyurl.com/googleineducation

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

Google Certified Trainer/Organization Program Find a Google Certified Trainer In Your Area n/edu/certification_index.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