Using GAFE

The pages in this section provide tutorials and information on utilizing Google Apps for Education (GAFE) and Google products. The top levels begin as pretty basic, but get more nuanced and advanced as you progress. Take what you can and ask as many questions as necessary!

Chrome

Drive/Docs

Classroom

  • A web browser to access the Internet

  • Secured using Google's security and tab "sandboxing," to prevent virus transmission

  • Synchronizes with all devices: desktop, laptop, Chromebook, tablet, mobile phone

  • "Cloud" storage & document creation

  • Upload and store files (all types), securely in Drive

  • Create new Documents using the Google suite of products (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings)

  • Share your files with anyone...or no one (DEFAULT setting is PRIVATE!)

  • Class center for information and assignment distribution

  • Teachers can create and post announcements or assignments

  • Assigned files sync between Teacher's Drive and Students' Drives

  • Teachers can view student progress at ANY time

  • Students submit work electronically; Teachers evaluate and post grade on assignment