Dec 18 2007
Implementing Google Docs at school
It’s so nice to find that you’re ahead of the curve sometimes. Our school implemented Google Docs for the administration and staff at the beginning of this school year. It’s been very well received and within the last month we rolled out a Google Apps environment for one of our computer classes primarily for document collaboration. There’s no question in my mind that collaborative technologies such as this are an excellent addition to the classrooms and schools.
Higley schools mull Google partnership
The Higley Unified School District is in talks with Google Inc. to partner with the Internet powerhouse, district officials said. The partnership, which school officials say would be a first for a K-12 district, would give Higley a chance to communicate what schools need in their online services, and the company is listening, governing board President Ed Moore said Wednesday. “All the discussions have been great because they (Google) are taking everything that the board members bring up,” he said. The plan is to tailor Google Apps - a blend of services such as e-mail, word processing and instant messaging - to fit the needs of elementary and high school students, Moore said.
