Google apps in education

What is GAFE?

Google Apps for Education (GAFE) is a core suite of productivity applications that Google offers to schools and educational institutions for FREE. These communication and collaboration apps include Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs and Sites, and a GAFE account unlocks access to dozens of other collaborative tools supported by Google. All of these applications exists completely online (or in the cloud), meaning that all creations can be accessed from any device with an Internet connection. Once a school decides to embrace Google Apps for Education, they can register their school domain (web address), and administer all teacher and student accounts from an administrative dashboard.

How Google Apps For Education Can Be Used In Your Classroom

1. Google Drive

Get on board if you want a place to store all of your digital files and access them from any device in the world.

2. Google Docs

Get on board if you want to collaborate on document and editing, then share with the world.

3. Google Slides

Get on board if you want to create great slideshows that you can collaborate on and share.

4. Google Forms

Get on board if you want to collect data assess & monitor student progress.

5. Google Sheets

Get on board if you want to manipulate data and keep track of it.

6. Google Drawings

Get on board if you want to create great visuals for your projects.

7. Google Hangouts

Get on board if you want to bring the world into your class

8. Google Plus

Get on board if you want to connect with other educators around the world.

9. Google Chrome

Get on board if you want to add functionality to your browser with apps and extensions.