Chromebooks are a popular choice for digital learning programs across the nation. With many benefits, they offer schools an affordable way to equip their students with computers. Running on the Chrome OS, Google also offers a comprehensive cloud-based office package designed for schools, Google Workspace for Education.

 

What is Google Workspace for Education?

Formerly G Suite for Education, Google Workspace for Education is a set of cloud-based applications to streamline classroom instruction.

Announced in February 2021, Google Workspace for Education includes all the products that 170 million educators and students worldwide rely on including Classroom, Meet, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more.

 

What’s included in Google Workspace for Education?

Google Workspace for Education includes 13 products for collaboration, productivity, communication, and organization, plus an admin tool.

 

Collaboration

A consistent challenge in remote or hybrid learning models is enabling collaboration. Without applications that can seamlessly allow collaboration, it risks being lost. Google Workspace for Education includes Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, Forms, and Jamboard (interactive white board) to promote working together whether together or apart.

 

Productivity

With Classroom and Assignments, educators are equipped with simple tools to save time on administrative tasks allowing them to focus more on teaching. It easily connects students with classroom content—syllabi, lectures, notes, teacher feedback, and assignments—essential for student engagement and success.

 

Communication

Arguably one of the biggest challenges of the past school year has been learning to be together while apart. Easy communication tools overcome this barrier and lay foundation for a solid learning environment. Gmail, Meet, and Chat connect teachers and students together easily,

 

Organization

Keep and Calendar will keep your staff and student organized and focused with to-do lists, reminders, and a meeting and events scheduler.

 

Security

The admin tool keeps you in control—safeguarding against digital threats.

 

Versions of Google Workspace for Education

There are now four versions of Google Workspace for Education, including a free version.

 

Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals

Formerly G Suite for Education, this is the free version with a new name and features. It still includes all the apps and security tools that were available in G Suite for Education. It also includes data loss prevention, user data settings with Vault, and will hold Meet recordings up to 30 days.

 

Google Workspace for Education Standard

A new addition that was released in April 2021 is Google Workspace for Education Standard. In addition to Education Fundamentals, this version provides:

  • Enhanced security and control to make digital learning more secure
  • Greater visibility through various tools like advanced audit log
  • Device and app management
  • Investigation Tool

 

The Teaching and Learning Upgrade

Available for Fundamentals or Standard versions, this upgrade includes advanced multimedia features and tools that focus on critical thinking and academic integrity. The upgrade affects Meet, Classroom, and Assignments.

 

Google Workspace for Education Plus

Formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education, this version is the culmination of the other three versions and is the most comprehensive in teaching and learning tools, security, and analytics. It is also the most expensive version. Features include:

  • Increased storage capacity
  • Meet live streaming for up to 100,000 in-domain viewers
  • Integrated approvals for Gmail, Drive, Docs, etc.
  • Classroom sync with SIS vendors (upcoming late 2021)

 

Qualifications for Google Workspace for Education

Globally, K-12 schools and higher-education learning institutions are eligible for Google Workspace for Education if they meet certain criteria. Qualifying homeschool co-ops in the U.S. are also eligible.

K-12 and higher-education institutions must be government recognized and formally accredited awarding nationally or internationally approved certifications at the primary, secondary, or tertiary (post-secondary) level.

 

Why Google Workspace for Education?

Google Workspace for Education offers comprehensive tools for educators to easily manage and streamline their classrooms, sections, and students. It’s a one-stop shop for everything a teacher could need and keeps teachers and students connected whether together or apart.

It’s also ad-free, reliable, and secure. With 24/7 access and one login, it really doesn’t get any easier.

 

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