On July 29, 2015, we will be hosting a GAFE Admin Console Retreat at Holyoke Community College. Register here. Click here to see the full agenda.
Whether you are in the serious consideration phase of migrating to Google Apps for Education or deep in the throes of going Google, you will leave with best practices and knowledge of the most current admin console developments.
This day-long event is a hands-on retreat focused on the process and challenges of migrating educational institutions from legacy systems (or current systems) to Google Apps for Education. Participants will learn best practices and current issues from experienced peers and experts. Prepared presentations and activities are supplemented by structured time for discussion and networking.
Topics covered at the retreat include:
- Migrating to Google Apps: Planning, Domain Selection, Email Delivery, Data Migration
- Admin console best practices for educational organizations: Deep dive walkthrough, Organizational Unit Structures, Services and Settings, Groups, Reporting
- Chromebooks: Device Selection, Deployment Best Practices, Asset Management, Troubleshooting
- Essential Third Party Tools: Security and Compliance, Drive Management, Web Filtering, Backup, User Training
This session is being presented by Peter Henrie of Amplified IT, an education-focused Google Apps consultancy group.
Casey Daigle-Matos
Casey works in the Technology Department at the Collaborative for Education Services as the Digital Learning Manager. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching from Smith College, MA. She is a technology evangelist who enjoys learning and sharing new tech applications, especially for the classroom. She loves being a part of a program that encourages educators to explore connections between their students, curriculum, and technology tools.
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