AppsEvents announce ‘Google Apps Optimization Audit’ for International Schools
AppsEvents is delighted to announce our ground breaking ‘Google Apps Optimization Audit for International Schools’. From working with many schools using Google Apps we noticed there was a need for schools to see where they are in their use of Google tools in a few areas: Firstly they wanted to see how their IT staff, […]
Chrome User Management: How to Manage Multiple Google Accounts in a Single Browser
I have observed that a lot of people today have at least two Gmail accounts, one for personal use and another one for business. It is also not uncommon that these multiple accounts are used on a regular basis. For the longest time I’ve been struggling on how to manage multiple email accounts until Google […]
Introducing the GAFE Extended Learning Workshops!
Have you wanted to become a Google Certified Educator but just never seem to have the time to take the exams? Are you wanting to figure out how you can better integrate Google apps into your classroom? This summer we will be offering a 5-day extended learning workshop June 30-July 4th. Mornings will focus on […]
Google Drive Basics for the Complete Beginner and Some Recommended Apps
Editor’s note: Today’s blog post is a guest article from +Eva Buyuksimkesyan. Here, Eva relates her experiences and challenges technology wise before she discovered Google Drive and how she is using Google Apps now in her classroom. She also shared additional apps to help extend the functionality of her Google Apps account that she has […]
What Teachers Can Expect from Classroom
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, Google announced a new feature that promises to make managing classes using their Google Apps for Education suite much more efficient through a new product called Classroom. Since the announcement, everyone in the Google Education world can’t stop talking about it. We know many of you can’t wait to […]
Treasure Trove ‘Cloud Camps’ Now offered through Apps Events with Allison Mollica
Google Apps are a treasure trove of opportunity. Google Mail, Drive, and Sites are just the tip of the iceberg in Google Apps for Education. There are so many undiscovered uses and applications that are available through that one Google account. This past year while working with AppsEvents and facilitating sessions at Google for Education Summits, I have developed a […]
Google Easter Eggs: Show Pony Parade, Shy Dino, and Angry Mob on Hangouts
One of our favorite thing about summits (aside from the free drink parties :D), is the Demo Slam session where attendees get to show off their Google tricks and tips to the rest of the crowd by doing a 2 minute live demonstration. For today’s blog post, we are highlighting this wacky demo slam by […]
12 Reasons You Should Attend a Google in Education Summit This 2014
Our educational system has undergone many changes over the years and with every change, the greatest challenge is always the demands on the time of educators to keep up. With more and more school districts adopting Google Apps for Education, Chromebooks, and Android tablets, we have observed an increased interest in summits featuring Google Apps […]
Announcing the AppsEvents Newsletter!
“I’m a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how they can achieve the kind of freedoms that they’re interested in.” – Bill Gates When you sign up for any of our upcoming events, we know how important it is […]
Google Certification Programs Updated and Open for Business
Many people ask me about Google ‘Certifications’ ~ the difference between all of them, what it takes to become either a Trainer, Teacher, or Other? Recently, Google reopened the Google Trainer Application and modified the test taking requirements. Additionally, several ‘Teacher Academies’ are planned for this year with an open application now through May 14th […]