Google Apps for Education
What Is Google Apps For Education?
Sites (Webpages)
Docs (Office Suite)
Gmail(E-mail)
Calendar
Google Talk (Communications Suite)
Start Pages
What Is Google Apps For Education?
• Free web based collaboration and creation tools from Google• Solutions for email, documents, websites, shared calendars & more• Available from any computer with an internet connection • Requires minimal IT support beyond desktop maintenance• Constant updates – no license costs• Email archiving and online storage
Google Apps for Education
Cost:Free (for Educators)
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Google Apps for Education
Cross Platform
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Google Apps for Education
Browser Agnostic
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Use Google Apps for Education for:
Collaboration
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Use Google Apps for Education to:
Keep your work private.
Create & Publish for the World.
Communicate & Collaborate Anytime – Anywhere
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Google Apps for Education
One login for many services.
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Google Mail (Gmail)
• Just like a regular Gmail account • Fully compatible with POP and IMAP• Threaded conversations• 7GB of storage per user (and growing)
Gmail
Google Docs
• Possible Web-based replacement for Office• Includes word processor, spreadsheets, presentations, and data collection forms• Real-time collaboration• Store files like a USB drive in the Cloud
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Google Calendar
• Shared calendars for individuals and groups• Integrates with mobile devices• Resource/room checkout• Includes a Free / busy system• Compatible with Exchange
Calendar
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
Google Sites
Google Apps for Education
Automatic Backup
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Google Apps for Education