Communication is key in any industry and especially as it relates to business processes happening in schools. From it’s days of “Google Talk” to “G Chat”, Google Hangouts has always been viewed as a simple chat interface. With the introduction Hangouts Chat we are seeing functionality that is far beyond just sending emoji’s to a […]
Since 2016, Amplified Labs has helped more than 800 districts automate their management of Google Classroom and increase its adoption with Little SIS for Classroom. The robust sync features of Little SIS give IT and instructional admins the ability to create Google Classroom classes and automatically maintain rosters throughout the year from local SIS data, […]
Data security and compliance are imperative for schools harnessing the collaborative power of Google Workspace. Syscloud is a Marketplace cloud APP that you can install on your Google Workspace domain that will check all of your live data to ensure drive security and compliance. SysCloud is comprised of two modules (Backup and Security/Compliance/APPS Firewall) that […]
One thing that will remain true is that no matter how strong the technology policies you have in place, your system is only as secure as its weakest link. And with more information being linked to our email addresses it’s no surprise that this becomes a prime target for potential thieves as a one-stop location […]
Amplified IT’s position as the leading education-focused Google consultancy can be attributed to a blend of unique approaches to education technology consulting, focusing on empowering school district IT staff through the transfer of knowledge. For schools that have adopted Google for Education, one of the steps that often gets put on the back burner is […]
We’ve all been there – we just hit send on an email, and before it’s even out of sight we spot a spelling error in the body, or we remember something else that we wanted to say. Luckily these examples are pretty benign and easy to fix with a simple reply (or Undo Send, if […]
As an admin, you’re often getting requests to provide various types of permissions/access to a small set of users in an OU that may currently have the service otherwise disabled. For example, you may get a special request to allow a single middle school class to have access to YouTube for a project, even though […]
Collaboration is a big factor in Google Workspace, both within the organization and without. You can control how documents are shared externally within the Admin Console under Apps > Google Workspace > Drive and Docs > Sharing Settings, and typically Staff members are permitted to share outside the organization. But what happens when the people […]
At ISTE this past summer, Google announced that they will be releasing locked mode quizzes in Classroom for schools with managed Chromebooks. The response was enormous, and the wait is finally over! Two weeks ago, Google released the beta for this highly anticipated release, and many teachers have already started using it. How can locked […]
Google just released Secure LDAP functionality to Google Workspace for Education domains. This opens the door to many significant changes and opportunities for schools and districts. Coupling this with the new custom password policies, Google Workspace can now offer a viable alternative to on-premise LDAP providers like AD or eDirectory. LDAP settings can be found […]
Today is the day and the perfect opportunity to show all your teachers how much easier it is to ‘Jam’ with Google’s latest feature update for Jamboard. This update allows for the creation and editing of jams from the web and it also offers a new “View Only” mode. For those who might not have […]
Thank you to our guest bloggers: Clint Winter, Instructional Technology Coordinator, and Chuck Bell, Superintendent of the Elbert County School District. Creating a digital culture As a School Superintendent and as a District Technology Coordinator we both are often asked: “How and why did your district decide to go 1:1?” Our school district has been 1:1 […]