Embedded Files
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
All AACPS teachers and students have access to the Google Applications listed below unless otherwise noted. You may be required to sign in using multi-factor authentication when accessing from home.
Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth for Chrome is an entirely online composite of Earth approved for all students and staff. A combination of satellite, aerial and street view imagery has been used to create a digital version of our world that any user can explore for free, from any web-enabled device. It provides immersive geographic experiences, enabling users to zoom in on any location, view 3D buildings and terrain, and access historical imagery. Users can also create their own projects to take others through guided tours of related locations.
What Google Earth is good for:
What Google Earth is good for:
Exploring geographical changes over time
Exploring landmarks, biomes, and world regions
Research projects
Digital Storytelling
Visualizing climate change, deforestation, effects from natural disasters
Encouraging spatial thinking and global awareness
Screen reader support
Keyboard shortcuts
High contrast modes
Key Features:
Key Features:
3D Globe
Street View
Measurement tools
Historical Imagery
Timelapse
Create & Share Custom Stories
Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture
Google Arts & Culture is a digital platform that allows users to explore art, history, and cultural experiences from around the world. Through virtual tours, high-resolution images, and curated collections, it brings museums, landmarks, and primary sources directly into the classroom. It’s a powerful tool for sparking curiosity and supporting cross-curricular learning.
Note: GA&C must be teacher led at the elementary and middle school levels.
What Google Arts & Culture is good for:
What Google Arts & Culture is good for:
Exploring art, history, and culture from around the world
Bringing virtual field trips and primary sources into the classroom
Sparking student curiosity through interactive and visual content
Supporting cross-curricular connections in ELA, social studies, and the arts
Accessibilty Features
Accessibilty Features
Keyboard shortcuts
Screen reader support
Translation
Key Features:
Key Features:
Virtual Tours
High-Resolution Artwork
Curated Collections
Interactive Experiences
Explore by topic, time period, artist, or location
Keep
Keep
Create, edit, and share digital post-it notes with Google Keep. Capture and organize information while researching and have those notes available to you in Google Docs, Drawing, and Slides.
What Google Keep is good for:
What Google Keep is good for:
Note-taking
To-do lists
Accessibility Features
Accessibility Features
Screen reader support
Key Features:
Key Features:
Color coding
Labeling/Tagging
Drawing
Checkboxes
Audio notes
Extract Image text
Reminders
Chrome Extension for use with websites
Gemini
Gemini
NOTE: only accessible to AACPS staff. Students do not have access to Gemini!
A generative AI-powered digital assistant developed by Google, designed to enhance productivity and creativity across work and daily life. It provides chat-based assistance, web searching, content creation (writing, coding, images), and integrates into Google Workspace apps to analyze work data securely.
What Gemini is good for:
What Gemini is good for:
Assist in Lesson Planning
Differentiate instruction
Create assessments and checks for understanding
Design instructional materials
Support communication with families and colleagues
Support professional learning and reflection
Save time on routine tasks
Working with HTML in Canvas
Accessibility Features
Accessibility Features
Voice typing, screen reader support
Key Features:
Key Features:
Integrated into Google Workspace apps
Education‑Specific AI
Instructional Content Creation
Communication & Workflow Support
Tools: Guided Learning, Create image, Canvas, Deep research and Create music
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