Over the last few years, a lot has changed. More schools than ever are seeing the value of Google’s cloud technology, and the education space continues to embrace the benefits of going digital. A lot has changed for us too. In the past two years we’ve doubled the size of our awesome team and we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many times schools are wanting to limit communications between students in order to provide a safer environment where students can learn to use email appropriately. The most flexible method for preventing mail flow is via Content Compliance rules. With the proper setup, you can configure a set of rules that will only allow communications from […]
Researching and evaluating web filters can be rather daunting. Features oftentimes are the largest determining factor when purchasing a new filter for your Google Workspace environment. Seems straightforward enough, however, many companies offer similar experiences so how do you know which one is best? One of the key elements of discovery is the trial […]
When creating a shared calendar for activities or individuals, there are a few things to take into account. Within Google, there are 3 types of Calendars: Primary Calendars, Secondary Calendars, and Resource Calendars. Determining the purpose of your sharing type will determine which type of calendar best fits your need. Primary Calendars are referenced by […]
Whether your district is new to Google Workspace for Education or you’ve been using it for years, you’ve probably heard some buzz about Google Classroom. A “lite LMS,” Classroom gives your teachers a way to easily create posts and assignments for students, manage student Doc submissions in Google Drive, communicate and share student information with […]
One of the most amazing and transformative elements of Google for Education is the ease of collaboration the end users experience. Similarly, the scary part for IT Admins can be how easy it is to collaborate (read: overshare), particularly when it comes to sensitive data leaving your school’s domain. Whenever possible, mitigating data loss should […]
Finding data in Drive and Vault can be challenging. Here are some helpful search tips that can be used in Vault, in Google Drive, and in various areas of the Admin console. One of the most troublesome aspects of having a shared Google Drive structure is when users with Edit access move files or entire […]
How Small Tech Departments Can Master User Provisioning and Classroom Rostering in Google Workspace Whether you’re a Tech Director at a small school district, or an innovative teacher who somehow ended up having “Google apps administrator” added to their job description, you know that Google for Education brings your school immeasurable value and cost-savings. But […]
Here at Amplified IT, we dedicate ourselves to the Google ecosystem and specifically with K-12 schools throughout North America. One of the most common questions we get is: “Do I really need a third party backup solution if I have Google Vault setup for my domain?” The answer, is a resounding “yes” but why is […]