Our school now has Google Apps!\u00a0 And what is this?\u00a0 Google Apps is a set of online tools, provided free for educational institutions by Google, for communication, collaboration, time-management, and document storage. This fall, all students in grades K-12 will be supplied their own Google Apps accounts. Students will use these tools with the support of their teachers and School Library Media Specialists to support and develop their learning.<\/p>\n
Below is a link to more information on Google Apps. Please read this information so you are informed about all the wonderful new opportunities for your child’s learning.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s included in Google Apps?<\/strong><\/p>\n Filtered email for students (Gmail)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Google Calendar for events and assignments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) for file storage, creation and collaboration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n What are the benefits of Google Apps and what\u2019s included?<\/strong><\/p>\n Anytime, anywhere access in any browser on any device with an internet connection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Document storage – so no need for flash drives!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Students can easily collaborate with other students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Teachers can more easily share content with students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Opens up the possibility of digital homework submissions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ability to use Chromebook devices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Google Apps accounts are free – no need to purchase Microsoft Office productivity software<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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