Admin Corner: Gmail – Objectionable Content. Email Filtering, Quarantining and Blocking
by +James Sayer This post is the first in a new series of how-tos on the Google Admin Console. Aimed at Google Apps administrators one setting will be highlighted and we will walk through the various settings. This month….Gmail and objectionable content. Whilst not every school will need to use filtering tools in email, some schools […]
3 Great FREE Brainstorming & Interactive Quiz Tools
by +Michael Still Brainstorming is a big part of my class. We use it all the time, especially during the writing process. Through #GIESummit’s I’ve learned a bunch of new brainstorming apps and great ways to incorporate them into the classroom. Be sure to check out PollEverywhere and Socrative when you’re done reading this […]
Presenting to Taiwan School and University Leaders at the Google Office in Taipei
by +Dan Taylor Last week I was delighted to get the opportunity to present to a group of University and School leaders together with +Suan Yeo and others at the Google office in Taipei, Taiwan. As usual it was a packed trip….flying in from Europe and straight into our second annual Taiwan summit held with +David Freeman and +Douglas Bradburn at Morrison […]
Google Announces the Google for Education Activity App
To make it easier for all Google for Education Community Leaders to report and keep track of all training and engagement events, a dedicated Google for Education Activity App was launched this month. This means, all Google for Education Certified Trainers, Certified Innovators, local GEG Leaders, and Professional Development Partners can conveniently log all community […]
Promevo During the San Bernardino Google for Education Summit – January 24, 2016
Ryan at Promevo discusses how Promevo can help your school with Google Apps, Chromebooks, and more!
“Disrupt Me”
Disruption for many people generates discomfort, shakes the status quo and breaks routines. We all have an emotional response to this process: for some hesitation, doubt, confusion, fear, anger, bewilderment, and for others excitement, rejuvenation, inspiration, motivation and energizing or a combination of the above. “The Digital Disruption Has Already Happened” image on Twitter challenged […]
Increasing accessibility and literacy scores with Read&Write for Google Chrome
Millions of students across the US and beyond are using cloud-based tools such as Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in the classroom and at home. Because this software is hosted “in the cloud,” students can access it on almost any device or platform, anywhere. While the popularity of GAFE continues to grow, it is important […]
Case Study – Operating a school 100% in the cloud
(scroll to the bottom for a TL;DR summary) Schools often talk of making a move completely to the cloud: Getting rid of servers and desktop software and relying purely on a router and an internet connection to deliver all technology for the school. In practice few actually do it for a multitude of reasons including […]
Google is a Model for Student Privacy and Security
by +Allison Mollica January 1, 2016 a new law in New Hampshire (NH-HB520) will take affect concerning student online personal information. This is great news for all of us concerned about the distribution and sale of student information. Unfortunately, there are ‘agencies’ who are misinforming school administrators about this legislation in regards to using Google Apps […]
…leave the kids alone?
by +John Mikton, http://beyonddigital.org/ There is a belief that children nowadays are natural,“Digital Natives”, and that we adults on the sidelines are “Digital Immigrants”. The dexterity and comfort many children demonstrate when interacting with digital devices and social media tools generates this image of them being “naturals”. This in turn contributes to the sense of disconnect […]
