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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)
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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) Calendar Gmail (E-mail) Google Talk (Communications Suite) Start Pages
The Account The differences between a Google Apps account and Gmail Account Google Account using an email address as a login. Google Account Gmail Account Google Account using an email address as a login. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
The Difference Both Google Account Google Ed Apps Accounts Gmail Google Docs Google Sites Google Wave Calendar Chat Mobile Groups iGoogle Maps Bookmarks Google Voice YouTube Admin Control (Postini) Custom Domain Video Blogger Picasa Reader Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
What Is Included In Google Apps? Sites (Webpages) Docs (Office Suite) Calendar Gmail (E-mail)
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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7y7NafWXeM
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 ...........? Cost:Free (for Educators). The equivalent Premier Edition is typically $50 per account, per year. Email archiving is an additional cost. Educational institutions receive a 66% discount. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
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. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education? Cross Platform. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education? Browser Agnostic Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education? One login for many services. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education? Automatic Backup Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education? Collaboration Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education? Keep your work private. Collaborate with friends. Publish for the World. Borrowed From Kern Kelley - http://sites.google.com/site/gtaresources/events/2010-07-29/apps
Why Google Apps for Education? http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace/home
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.