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- 1. Introducing Google Apps for EducationFor Greenwich Public Schoolslast updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11
- 2. Benefits of GmailNo Spam (or very little…)Individual account storage: 7500MB (7.5 GB)Accessible from anywhere on Internet ConnectionNo time limits or user limitsGlobal lists available – for the ENTIRE faculty.Conference folders will be transferred to “Group” folders.Gmail is mobile – “there’s an app for that” on most Smartphones.last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11
- 3. More Benefits…Google AppsGoogle Calendar:Calendar is seamless, easy-to-use and can be shared with others.Google Docs:Collaborative tools for you and your students including Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentations and Forms (Surveys)Gmail for Students:Gmail for students coming in September for students in Grades 6-12. last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11
- 4. Migration from First Class to GmailCritical DifferencesFeatures that are NOT available in Gmail:“History”,“Unsend”Auto Log-out …ANYONE who signs onto your computer can get into your Gmail account if you do not log-out. Do not check “Stay signed in”Storage only limited by size (7500MB) not time.“News” folder will be replaced with Global Staff list.last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11
- 5. How Do We Log-In?Our URL (web address) is:http://www.google.com/a/greenwich.k12.ct.usYou will use your current email address, i.e., John_Smith@greenwich.k12.ct.us - you’ll be given a generic password that will need to be changed after the first log-in.First time users will need to read the Terms of Use Agreement, Complete it and Accept it.That’s it…you are now able to use Gmail and the other Google App collaborative tools.last updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11
- 6. Tasks Before Migrating to GmailGo through First Class inbox and delete/read/act upon all email. Your emails in the current First Class system will NOT be migrated to the new Gmail account.Save, print or export Contacts to recreate in Gmail Contacts Personal Mail ListsExport or delete Folders/Email in FoldersExport, save or print Calendars to recreate in Gmaillast updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11
- 7. Resources/TutorialsWiki: http://gmail.greenwich.wikispaces.net/HomeAtomic Learning Tutorials :http://www.atomiclearning.com (your email address is the username/password is “atomic”)Google Apps on Mobile DevicesGmail BasicsGoogle Calendar Basicslast updated by F. Kompar on 5/6/11