Google Apps for Education Timeline. Click the above image to enlarge the timeline and important dates.

Thursday, June 28
Google Apps for Education Open House from 1 -3 p.m., GHS Library
Wednesday, August 15
Google Academy from 1 - 4 p.m., GHS - Room 103-05
Thursday, August 16
Google Academy from 9 a.m. - noon, GHS - Room 103-05
Monday, August 20
Google Academy from 1 - 4 p.m., GHS - Room 103-05
Thursday, August 23
Google Academy from 9 a.m. - noon, GHS - Room 103-05
Today - September 30, 2012
Staff will be able to send and receive e-mail using FirstClass through September 30, 2012.
October 1, 2012
All staff will transition to Google e-mail and Google Apps for Education as their primary e-mail and collaboration tool.

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Helpful Links:

• Getting Started with Chrome
• Link to Chrome Web Store
• What are Google Chrome Extensions?
• Ideas on How to Use Google Apps in the Classroom
• Google Apps in Education Training Center
• Training Videos for Google Apps
• Navigating Gmail
• Organizing Your Mail, Labels & Filters
• Sending and Receiving Mail
• Google Groups for Educators
• Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Apps
• Tips for Google Docs in the Classroom

Below are some key points about the transition to Google Apps for Education:

• Staff will be able to send and receive e-mail using FirstClass through September 30, 2012. Access to Google Apps for Education, including e-mail will be available to faculty and staff starting in early summer.
• Your e-mail address will not change.
• On October 1, 2012, all staff will transition to Google e-mail and Google Apps for Education as their primary e-mail and collaboration tool.
• Productivity software like Microsoft Office and iWork will remain in place for teachers and students during the transition phase. However, it is strongly recommended that teachers explore the Google solutions available to you.
• Support and secretarial staff will continue to have access to Microsoft Office. Training will also be offered to you on how to use Google Apps in Education, including e-mail. It is also worth noting that Google productivity tools are compatible with Microsoft Office file formats.
• FirstClass will continue to exist with limited capabilities and you can access, read and save email during the 2012-13 school year. Please note: you will not be able to use FirstClass to send e-mail or collaborate using FirstClass after October 1, 2012.
  

Google Apps for Education provides full-featured tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools and other exciting features that make it a great choice for our District. It will provide anytime, any place and any device access to student and staff work. Over the course of 2012–13, teachers can migrate their work from FirstClass to Google Apps for Education. Training will be offered to help you.

Renee Albrecht
Business Education Department, Greendale High School
Kim Amidzich
Director of Assessment & Learning
James Arens
Media & Technology Specialist
Ryan Jonas
Technology Manager
Keith Bohlin
2nd Grade, Highland View Elementary School
Bridget Brown
English Department, Greendale Middle School
MaryEllen Conrad
Media & Technology Specialist
Julie Hahm
Science Department, Greendale High School
Dan Johnson
3rd Grade, College Park Elementary School
Nicole Mobley
Social Studies Department, Greendale High School
Ann Patzen
District Database Coordinator
Colleen Perry
Social Studies Department, Greendale MIddle School
Sandy Speare
Library Media Specialist, Greendale Middle School
Logan Smith
2nd Grade, Canterbury Elementary School
John Weiss
Principal, Greendale Middle School