Google in Education

Google Apps Introduction

• Google Apps Deployment Resource Center http://deployment.googleapps.com/Home
• Google Apps for Education http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/ - Free Email and Collaboration tools for schools
• Google Apps for Higher Education http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/university.html
• Google for Educators http://www.google.com/educators/index.html - Projects and News
• Google in Education http://www.google.com/edu/index.html
• Guide to Going Google http://edu.googleapps.com/ - University and K12 edition
• Google Sites for Teachers https://www.google.com/support/sites/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=153055
• Google Apps for Education http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=139019&topic=29157 - Q&A

Google Apps Implementation Examples

• Encinitas Union School District (Site)
  • https://sites.google.com/a/eusd.org/eusd-google-apps/home

Guide to Going Google University

• Technical integration
  • Deployment Plan
  • Deployment Resources
  • Technical FAQs
• Outreach plan
• Training
  • Training Plan (University/
  • Top 10 ways to start using Google Apps (University/ K12)
  • Google Apps Education Certified Trainers
    • Training Center – Teach yourself to become an Apps expert in the classroom. Our six-part training course will help you prepare for our Individual Qualification exams.
    • Certified Trainer program – Individuals or organizations with extensive experience in professional development and Apps training support can showcase their skills by applying for Certified Trainer status.
    • Individual Qualification – Demonstrate your knowledge of Google Apps for Education by completing a structured program of six comprehensive tests. (A passing score in the Individual Qualification is a prerequisite for all Certified Trainer applicants.)
    • Find a trainer – Find a Certified Trainer to lead Google Apps professional development at your school.
  • Google Apps User Guides (Google Apps Deployment Resource Center)
  • 32 Ways to Use Google Apps for Students (Presentation)
  • Additional Training Resources
    • Google Apps Training Center: Comprehensive step-by-step guides for each of the services in the Google Apps product suite.
    • Google Apps videos: The Google Apps YouTube channel has many how-to videos and testimonials.
    • Google Apps Education Individual Qualification: Complete a set of 6 exams - based on content in the Google Apps Training Center to become a Google Apps Education Qualified Individual
    • Google Apps User Help Center: Search the help center for information
• Get the word out

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Articles

• What does Google+ mean for Education http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-does-google-mean-for-education.html