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