G Suite for Education

G-Suite for Education: Frequently Asked Questions

What is G-Suite for Education?
KGCS G-Suite for Education (G-Suite) is an integrated communication and collaboration solution, hosted by Google and managed by KGCS. G-Suite will provide the ability for KGCS students, faculty and staff to communicate, store files and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time from school, work, or home, all within a secure "closed campus" online environment.

How will it be used?
G-Suite will provide the ability for students and teachers to store files and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real time from school or home within a "closed campus" online environment. The use of these tools is optional, and intended to provide an approved and supportable alternative to "consumer" Google accounts.

What can my student/child do with G-Suite?
Students will have easy access to their documents, spreadsheets, and presentations within Google Docs. In addition, students will have additional storage for other files they may need to use between home and school.
As the use of KGCS G-Suite continues, there may be other features that are added within G-Suite for Education. You will be informed about any significant changes to the tools your student is using in the secure KGCS environment.

Costs and Fees
How much is KGCS paying for this?
G-Suite for Education is provided free to KGCS. Students and staff are provided an unlimited amount of drive space for each user to save their school related files.

Computer Access
What if I don't have a computer, how is my child going to get to use it?
The use of KGCS G-Suite for Education is part of the instructional program and students have many opportunities to work in their KGCS G-Suite account during the school day. Because KGCS G-Suite for Education is a safe and web based it can be accessed from the public library or other places where computers are available.

Should I get my child their own computer?
The use of KGCS G-Suite for Education does not require students to have their own computer or any other personal device. That is an individual family decision.

How will my child access KGCS G-Suite for Education?
With teacher guidance, students must first activate their G-Suite account and set their password from a computer at school. Once the student has an active account, there are a variety of ways to log in:
Go to https://drive.google.com/a/kgcs.k12.va.us and log in using his or her G-Suite username and password.
Go to http://www.google.com and log in using his or her full G-Suite mail address ([email protected]) and password.
Google Chrome is the KGCS recommended browser for G-Suite. Learn more about other supported browsers at http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=33864.

Will my child be required to access G-Suite at home?
No, if you have a computer/ or device that can access the Internet your child will have the opportunity to log in to his or her KGCS G-Suite for Education account to access their information or work on their documents.

Why can't my child e-mail me with this account?
KGCS G-Suite is a "walled garden". It will not allow students to send or receive email outside of the KGCS G-Suite domain. You will not be able to email your student at his or her kgcs.k12.va.us address, nor will they be able to email you.

My child already has a Gmail account, why can't they use that one?
KGCS G-Suite Mail is one of the applications offered. Please be assured your student's kgcs.k12.va.us account will work only within our secured environment. In other words, your student will only be able to use this account for messaging within KGCS G-Suite. It will not allow him or her to send or receive email outside of our "walled garden". You will not be able to email your student at his or her kgcs.k12.va.us address, nor will he or she be able to email you.

Do these apps work on an iPad or other tablet?
G-Suite documents may be edited using a mobile browser.

Parent Access
Can parents use it?

Currently only KGCS employees and KGCS students can access KGCS G-Suite for Education.

Can I see what my child is doing on G-Suite?
Will there be a Parent View account? No there is not a Parent View account. Parents are encouraged to explore G-Suite with their children by logging in together. You will be able to have your student log in to his or her KGCS Google account at home and show you what they are currently working on in class, as well as items that have been "turned in" and commented on by the teacher.

Privacy and Security
Why is my child's KGCS G-Suite account her student ID number? It is my understanding that student ID numbers are private information.
KGCS employs a "walled garden" approach to implement G-Suite for Education (G-Suite). Use of the student ID number as userid is consistent with exiting privacy regulations. While KGCS does use student identification numbers in different internal applications, they are protected by a PIN (Personal Identification Number) as in the case of lunch money or the students have no direct access to the system as in the case library system. G-Suitewas reviewed by the Information Technology department and the issue of students being able to see the ID number of other students, was found to be within our acceptable security guidelines, since their G-Suite account is also secured by a personal password.

Online security - How protected is my student from outside people?
KGCS takes security and privacy of student information very seriously. KGCS G-Suite is not accessible by anyone outside of KGCS, so your student will be able to work and collaborate in a safe and secure online environment.

What about Privacy?
KGCS is responsible for protecting and safeguarding the confidentiality of student information. KGCS has contracted with Google to provide access to G-Suite for Education to its users (students and staff) in a closed and secure environment that is not accessible by anyone outside of KGCS. G-Suite is governed by detailed privacy policy and security measures which KGCS has reviewed and is satisfied appropriately protect the privacy of its users of these tools. Under our Terms of Service Agreement with Google, like KGCS, they are obligated to comply with FERPA regulation. Additional information about G-Suite security & privacy may be found athttp://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/edu/privacy.html.

Who has access to my child's account?
The G-Suite Terms of Service agreement with KGCS contractually ensures that our institution (students, faculty, and staff) are the sole owners of their data. Google will only access content stored on Apps when an administrator from KGCS grants Google explicit permission to do so. One example would be to investigate inappropriate use.

Does my child retain copyright of their creations?
The same copyright rules apply to content in G-Suite that would apply to any other creation, provided the student is the sole owner.
What protection will KGCS provide so that my child is not accessing inappropriate content on the web?
There are no advertisements used with G-Suite for Education. G-Suite is an online collaboration tool that is accessed using a web browser and requires a login and password.

G-Suite in the Classroom
What apps are available and how can I expect my child's teacher to use them?
KGCS G-Suite for Education will provide students with secure and easy online access to documents, spreadsheet, presentation and communication tools that can be accessed easily from home or school and enhance teacher and student collaboration in the classroom and beyond.
Teachers can use Google Docs to facilitate group projects and use the history tool to see the level of participation of each student in a group. Teachers will be able to give feedback to students directly in documents shared with a teacher. Turning in assignments will be as easy as sharing the file in Google Docs with the teacher, or by emailing it to the teacher through the student's KGCS G-Suite account.

What if another student deletes their work?
The owner is the only person who can delete a document. Once a document is deleted, no one can access it, including those with whom it was shared.

How will G-Suite reflect in their grade?
The use of G-Suite for Education will not in itself impact grades. Consult with your child's teacher/s about individual class requirements.

Why is Google necessary for the students; can't the teachers just answer the students' questions?
The use of G-Suite for Education is another tool KGCS provides to help students and teachers communicate, collaborate, apply critical thinking skills, and work creativity. Teachers will continue to answer students' questions in the classroom. G-Suite for Education provide students an additional opportunity to ask a teacher question electronically, helping students learn to communication in a real world environment.

Why is the school system doing this?
"Digital Citizenship" and "21st Century Skills" are concepts which help teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship and 21st Century Skills are more than just a teaching tool; using these tools can be a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage."

http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/

http://www.p21.org/index.php/

Why do students need an e-mail in elementary school? Isn't there another way to communicate?
Providing elementary students with a closed email address will allow for streamlined collaboration among their peers and teachers, and provides a consistent digital tool that can be accessed from home and at school. This will also allow email to become an instructional tool and allows elementary students to participate in authentic online learning in a safe environment.

What is the value of G-Suite for Education (G-Suite)?
Classroom collaboration, Students and teachers can open and edit their documents quickly. No more distractions like USB keys, outdated file attachments, or confusing client software. Anytime, anywhere access Google Docs lets users be productive at school, at home, and even on their mobile phones. Because Google Docs runs in a web browser, students can work from almost any family computer without having to purchase new software. Easily upload and share files Google Docs works on PC, Mac, and Linux computers, and supports popular formats such as .doc, .xls, .ppt, and .pdf. Files stored on Google Docs are always accessible and backed-up online. Smarter commenting, better feedback Google Docs' intuitive commenting feature is ideal for instructor and collaborator feedback. Revision history allows users to review document edits over time.

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