Google for Education Resources

Germantown Municipal Schools is proud to be a district that innovates and adapts to current trends and best practices in education. In order to provide the most up-to-date options for our faculty and staff, we are transitioning from Microsoft Office365 to Google Apps for Education. This transition will provide additional tools for teachers to use in ways that go even further to enhance teaching, communication, and collaboration. This website has been created to provide guides and answer questions about the transition.

We would like to thank you for your support and patience as we work through this transition. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us.

Thank you,

The GMSD Technology Department

What is Google Workspace?

Google Workspace is a web-based messaging and collaboration applications that Google hosts on their servers. Google provides these applications as a "service," rather than as software you have to download and install. To access these applications, you normally use a web browser on any computer that's connected to the Internet. You can also use Google Workspace on mobile devices. Look for Google's Gmail app in your mobile device app store.

What are the key benefits?

  • Unlimited storage

  • Enhanced message organization

  • Easier calendar sharing

  • Real-time collaboration

  • Easy-to-build team web sites

What does Google Workspace include?

Gmail

Google Calendar

Google Drive

Google Docs

Google Groups

Google Hangouts

Google Keep

Google Meet

Why did we choose Google Workspace?

  • Access to services at anytime

  • More collaboration features

  • Better security and privacy

  • Lower infrastructure costs

  • Ability to consolidate our platforms