1. Rob Clarke
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Google Apps
Overview for
School LeadersRob Clarke

3. Parts of Google Apps
Benefits
Installation & Transitioning
Possibilities
Next Steps
Overview...

4. Collaboration suite
email
calendar
documents
video
calendar
google plus
sites
contacts
groups
…and much more
PartsofGAFE...
Cloud based - web based, secure, safe, any time/any where
Easy to use - very easy setup and maintenance
References: Burnham School - Sharing Resources - Google @ FOS (2008)

5. Completely cloud based - because it is web based...
It is very secure and safe, and scalable (i.e. it can grow with you).
Backup and updates are taken care of.
Benefits...
Powerful collaborative suite - designed with collaboration in mind...
One version of any document/multiple users.
MLE strategy > plan to take advantage of the collaboration features.
Easy to install - very easy setup...
It can integrate with most SMS, LMS.
It works with email software (we suggest the browser).
Easy to learn - many ways to learn...
You can use built in help, youtube, or your friendly local consultant!
Give the children the power and peer over their shoulders.
Easy to manage
It is completely customisable.
Savings in technical support/maximise other budgets.
You own your data (i.e. you can get it back out again).
It integrates with any device, system or network.
There are many great add ons (e.g. Teacher Dashboard, free marketplace apps).
It’s FREE!!

6. Defined and clear process to followInstallation... Consider...
Which service(s) to start with first.
The questions that will be on users’ minds.
Phasing different groups in at different times (e.g. office, teachers, students).
Deployment:
Establish a timeframe using a spreadsheet.
Set up your domain - we can help with this or you can do it yourself.
Make a technical change to your domain to go live.
Begin professional learning for staff.
Tips:
● Identify key ‘wins’ for staff.
● Email naming conventions to distinguish adults from students.
● Create a school ‘start’ page to provide a launching pad.
● Decide on which apps to start with (consider email switchover).
● Subscribe to updates.
● Provide scaffolds to help new users log in.

7. As a teacher - harness the power of collaboration...
Shared planning, assessment and class/team admin, goal setting, etc.
Leverage feedback through sharing - e.g. eportfolios, class or school
web site or blog, etc.
Possibilities...
Admin/office staff - systems become smarter & more efficient...
Instant updates - e.g. Manuals, Staff Booklet, timetables, etc.
Smart ways for gathering, organising and sharing information - e.g. email lists, email
filters, online forms (enrolment maintenance requests, etc.)
School leaders - shared & collaborative creation...
School wide assessment, group discussions, annual planning, budgets, self review,
appraisal, staff START page, etc.
Student - personalising learning...
Fun and engaging, sharing learning with others - shared writing/reading.
Increased ownership of learning.
Ability to share learning to a wider audience.
Parent/Community - become more informed and involved...
Share learning as it happens, publicise events - e.g. calendars, photo albums, etc.
Special groups - e.g. BoT private group, strategic plan, surveys, etc.

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Thanks for your time today. I’d love to see if I may be able to support
learning for you and your team in any of the following areas:
● School-based curriculum design and review - theory into practice.
● elearning vision, strategy and implementation.
● Professional learning for school leaders, teachers, office staff, as well as ICT
leaders.
● Google Apps for Education and Hapara Teacher Dashboard.
● ePortfolios and learning stories.
● Cyber Citizenship strategy and practice.
● Using technology to support self review – with a focus on student voice.
● Social Media and Community Engagement strategy.
● School web site site design and structure improvement.
● Web site hosting.
● Bring Your Own Device/Browser and 1:1 Mobile Device Strategy.
● Modern Learning Environment (MLE) strategy, theory and practice.
+64 21 590 572 • rob@learningarchitects.com