Learning in the Cloud
NZ schools are rapidly adopting “cloud-based” solutions for students and teachers, the best known being Google Apps for Education.
It's completely free from Google and gives every student and every teacher (and non-teacher) an online account with their own school-based email address, GMail, Google Docs and Calendar. Dozens of other modules can be added later - still all free.
There are huge advantages in adding "learning in the cloud" to your school:
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It's free - Google has promised Apps for Education will remain free for schools
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24/7 - Apps is available anywhere, any time, to all staff and students. You just need to be online.
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No more insecure, cumbersome transferring of files by email or USB drive!
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Students can create documents, presentations, spreadsheets, blogs and even websites - anywhere, any time!
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It's a superb way to collaborate - whether by a group of teachers, a small group of students, or an entire class. Teachers can share with colleagues, while students can share with one another and their classroom teacher.
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It's 100% browser-based, so totally compatible with desktops, laptops, tablets, iPads and mobile devices e.g. smartphone
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It's relatively easy to learn the basics and add-on modules offer plenty of expansion options. Many of you already use webmail, so you're half way there!
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Medium-long term, there are real savings in your school's ICT infrastructure cost, especially for file servers.

How can KiwiSchools help your school?
We here to help in three ways:
Working with your school on a planned, systemic way to implement Google Apps in your school
Management and technical administration of your Google Apps account, including optional SSO (Single Sign On) management
Support, training/professional development of teachers and students. Our role is to:
- Paint the “big picture” for decision makers and teachers, so everyone is clear about the benefits of "Learning in the Cloud”
- Set up your Google Apps and Teacher Dashboard accounts; configure teacher and student accounts into groups e.g. classes.
- Maintain the back end of Google Apps and Teacher Dashboard
- Maintain and update student and teacher accounts
Google Apps info: http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/
For a no-obligation chat about how we can help you with your requirements - please call KiwiSchools today [Auckland 09 4191818, elsewhere 0800 532 769] or email team@kiwiwschools.co.nz

