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Google Workspace for Education is a set of education productivity tools from Google including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Classroom and more.
Students use their Google Workspace for Education accounts to complete assignments, communicate with their teachers, sign into Chromebooks, and learn 21st century digital citizenship skills. Additionally any student-owned computing device (PC, tablet, smartphone) can also access student email and documents. All stored work is accessible from home, school, and anywhere there is an Internet connection.
As of 2023, it's estimated that over 60% of U.S. school districts are using an edition of Google Workspace for Education. Some versions are free, others have an annual cost. We (Fremont #1) use the Education Plus version for its more advanced security and collaboration tools.
Does My Student Get an Account with Google Workspace for Education?
Does My Student Get an Account with Google Workspace for Education?
Yes. Each student in grades K-12 has a unique username. We emphasize to all students that their account is THEIR OWN account and they shouldn't
Student usernames are the Graduation Year followed by First Initial, Last Name.
So a 7th Grader named Jane Smith would be: 2030jsmith@landerschools.org
Another Jane Smith, a 2nd grader, would be: 2035jsmith@landerschools.org
Students in grades K-1 may have a "Clever code" to sign in. This is a special card printed with a QR code that, when held up to a Chromebook camera, signs in the student. As students enter the Second Grade, they begin entering their username and password on the keyboard.
I Would Like My Student's Account Credentials, Who Do I Contact?
I Would Like My Student's Account Credentials, Who Do I Contact?
If a parent or guardian wishes to obtain their student's credentials, assuming the student is under 18 years of age, they may make the request at the school's main office. To ensure that access is only received by custodial parents or guardians, Technology Office staff cannot release this information directly. Credentials for students 18 and over are released only with the permission of the student.
What Can My Student Do with Google Workspace for Education?
What Can My Student Do with Google Workspace for Education?
The core products of Google Workspace are:
Gmail
Calendar and Tasks
Classroom for collaboration and class assignment posting
Drive for document storage; includes Docs (documents), Sheets (spreadsheet), Slides (presentations), Draw (sketching and shapes), and Keep (notes)
Google Chrome settings sync between devices
Google Meet for remote learning and videoconferencing
Who Owns Staff and Student Data?
Who Owns Staff and Student Data?
Fremont #1 retains full control over our data. We have full management over how, when, and where data can be accessed. Although content is stored in Google's worldwide data centers, it is encrypted at rest and in transit, and not even Google can access such stored data.
What About Student Privacy?
What About Student Privacy?
No advertising is shown in Google Workspace for Education core services. Also, none of the personal information collected in the core services is used for advertising purposes.
Other protections include:
Students in grades K-5 cannot send or receive email outside of the @landerschools.org domain.
Where Can I Learn More?
Where Can I Learn More?
There are additional resources
Google Workspace for Education - Privacy Center: A good overview of Google Workspace
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