Google Apps for Education is a large suite of applications that is a totally free service provided to schools for use by teachers, students, and parents. Google Apps has three layers of applications: core applications, Google-related services, and third-party applications. Most people are familiar with the core applications by Google as they include applications such as gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs. However, all of the applications that are available within the three layers are extremely useful within education.
More importantly, Google Apps for Education gives students, teachers, and parents the ability to work in a safe and secure environment with desired restrictions. Teachers and administrators have the ability to turn options on and off for different groups of users. Google Apps is also very useful for teachers and administration because it offers a lot of space to store emails and documents. This allows teachers to stay organized and share documents in an easy-to-access location for colleagues, parents, and students. These documents and applications are automatically saved within the Google Cloud can be accessed from any device with an internet at any time. This ensures that all users have the same compatibility and access no matter the device or location.
The best part of Google Apps for Education is that there are unlimited options in its use. It can be used in a variety of contexts by different levels of users. The applications allow educators the opportunity to incorporate technology into all aspects of instruction, communication, and collaboration with minimal devices necessary, and at absolutely zero cost. I would like to create a Google classroom website that incorporates many of these applications. All of my instructional resources would be organized and available in an online format. This would transform my classroom and students' learning.
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