- Somerville Public School District
- Google Apps for Education - Chromebook Contract
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Google Apps for Education
Google Drive
Drive is a collaborative suite for students and teachers to create, edit and share documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and files
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, are similar to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint respectively however they deliver collaborative workspaces for students and staff to further support the learning process
Gmail
Students will have an email address linked to a Somerville Schools Gmail account
Students have the ability to communicate with Somerville District staff and students
Emails and email accounts are District property and subject to monitoring
By default settings, communication with outside sources (non-Somerville staff and students) is restricted unless authorized by the Director of 21st Century Education
Communication with individuals outside of the District may be granted for specific assignments if requested by the teacher and authorized by the Director of 21st Century Education
Google Calendar
Students and teachers can create, edit, and share collaborative calendars for assignments, projects, events, etc.
Google Sites
Students and teachers can create and share webpages to showcase work
Chrome Web Store
Students will have access to district approved educational Apps
Students are unable to download their own Apps however they can request approval by submitting an online form to the Director of 21st Century Education
You Tube
Students will have access to educational videos and resources to enhance learning
Google Hangout
and Google+
Selected students will have access to Google Hangout and Google Plus if requested by the teacher and authorized by the Director of 21st Century Education
The Somerville Student Chromebook and Google Apps for Education Contract must be signed by all students in grades K-12 and their parents each school year. This form must be returned to school and kept on file.