Getting Started With Google Apps for Education

1. Getting Started WithGoogle Apps for Education Jay Blackman Director of Technology Brookwood School District 167 jaydblackman@gmail.comTwitter: jaydblackman

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) Calendar Gmail (E-mail) Google Talk (Communications Suite) Start Pages

5. What Is Included In Google Apps?

6. The Account The differences between a Google Apps account and Gmail Account Google Account using an email address as a login. Google Account Gmail 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

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

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

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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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”

14. 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

15. 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

16. Email Archiving • Must pay for filtering (RedCondor) • Separate service w/ different control panel • Unlimited retention • Litigation holds • Free Message Security add-on • Integrates directly with your domain • Offers multiple year retention options (1 year vs. 10 years)

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

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

19. 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

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

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

22. 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

23. Why Google Apps for Education? http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/home

24. Why Google Apps for Education?

25. 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

26. Google Teacher Academy

27. 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

28. Google Teacher Academy

29. Google Certified Trainer/Organization Program Find a Google Certified Trainer In Your Area http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/edu/certification_index.html

30. Frequently Asked Questions? "Is it reliable?"  http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/edu/customers.html

31. 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

32. Getting Started WithGoogle Apps for Education Jay Blackman Director of Technology Brookwood School District 167 jaydblackman@gmail.comTwitter: jaydblackman