Google Apps

What Is Google Apps?

 

What Is Google Apps?

 • A suite of free collaboration and creation tools from Google• Solutions for email, documents, websites, shared calendars and more• Available from any computer with an internet connection (including phones)• Requires no local IT support beyond desktop maintenance• Constant updates – no license costs• Email archiving and online storage

What Is Included In Google Apps?

 Sites (Webpages)

Docs (Office Suite)

Gmail(E-mail)

Calendar

Google Talk (Communications

Suite)

Start Pages

What Is Included In Google Apps?

 

The Account

The differences between a Google Apps account and Gmail Account

Google Account using an email address as a login.

Google Account using an email address as a login.

Google Account Gmail Account

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The Difference

BothGoogle Ed Apps

AccountsGoogle Account

Gmail Google DocsGoogle SitesGoogle Wave CalendarChatMobileGroups

Admin Control (Postini)

Custom Domain

Video

iGoogleMapsBookmarksGoogle VoiceYouTube

Blogger Picasa Reader

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What Is Included In Google Apps?

 Sites (Webpages)

Docs (Office Suite)

Gmail(E-mail)

Calendar

Google Mail (Gmail)

• Just like a regular Gmail account • Fully compatible with POP and IMAP• Threaded conversations• 7GB of storage per user (and growing)

Google Docs

• Web-based replacement for Microsoft Office• Includes word processor, spreadsheets,

presentations, and data collection forms• Real-time collaboration• Store files like a USB drive

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Google Calendar

• Shared calendars for individuals and groups• Integrates with mobile devices• Resource/room checkout• Free / busy system• Compatible with Exchange

Google Sites

• Unlimited user websites (classrooms, sports teams, resources, etc.)

• Users can collaborate on sites like a wiki• Can be used for private intranet sites• Includes gadgets for embedding media and

Web 2.0 content

Why Google Apps for ...........?

The equivalent Premier Edition is typically$50 per account, per year.

Cost:Free (for Educators).

Email archiving is an additional cost. Educational institutions receive a 66% discount.

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Free for Educators.

Email archiving is an additional cost.

 Educational institutions receive a 66% discount.

Email archiving is an additional cost. Educational institutions receive a 66% discount.

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Cross Platform.

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Browser Agnostic

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Why Google Apps for Education?

One login for many services.

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Automatic Backup

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Collaboration

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Keep your work private.

Publish for the World.

Collaborate with friends.

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Why Google Apps for Education?

Task....

• Create homepage using google sites system• Provide information about your events (share calendar in

page)• Create online web shop• Share information about your shop in your page.• Make page about – provide information with MAP.