In the last Collaborative Corner we talked about how we discussed over 400 Google and Chrome updates in 2021. That’s a lot! It’s hard to stay on top of what is really important even when you’re attending live streams focused on updates. Many times you go away with more questions because you learned about new […]
In this Collaborative Corner, we review key Google and Chrome updates from 2021 and discuss the impact they have on and the necessary actions to take for your Google environment. Covered in this video are updates for the Admin console, additional services, Chrome, Meet, Classroom, and Drive. This is not a complete list or a […]
One of the most robust and yet least understood areas of the Google Admin console are the Chrome settings. When we conduct Audits for K-12 schools, we often see settings that are ignored or misunderstood. The number of Chrome settings seems to be growing all the time, so let’s take a moment to talk about […]
Education technology has positively transformed the productivity, communication, and collaboration that takes place in the modern classroom. However, the rapid increase in these digital tools has also exacerbated schools’ vuneralbity to cybersecurity threats. With more sensitive data and personal information stored in the cloud than ever before, K-12 districts are lush fields for malware, ransomware, […]
Security is an insistent challenge that schools face everyday. Whether conducting classes in the building or using devices that enable teaching and learning to happen from anywhere, administrators want to keep their students safe from physical harm and cybersecurity threats. Amplified IT’s “Pragmatic Safety for 2022” panel event sought to help schools like yours address […]
Back in the Summer, consultant Kendal Shomura warned us that the end of Google Classic Sites was near. While that is still the case, the timeline has recently been pushed back. In this Collaborative Corner, we’ll review the very latest with the Classic Sites deprecation and what Google Admins should be doing to prepare for […]
One of the most pressing challenges academic institutions face when onboarding new technology is the adoption process. Administrators, teachers, and students can often spend more time learning the tools than being productive with them. Not only does the Product Development team create solutions that optimize the capabilities of Google Workspace for Education, but their Software […]
Inevitably, schools receive Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to disclose user information. After reviewing a request to be sure it complies with applicable laws, Google Admins get to work assembling the requested information to be delivered within the required timeframe. In satisfying FOIA requests in the allotted time, it is important to use the […]
The demands of rostering and syncing classes can be overwhelming. To help you stay organized, we’ve put together a to-do list for Little SIS Premium so that you can get ready for the return of your students, whether it’s a school year or a new semester. Provided you completed the end-of-year steps, including pausing sync […]
Throughout an institution’s Google Workspace for Education journey, it is imperative to know when to take strategic action and implement changes and updates. This will make the ever-evolving adoption process a lot smoother and allow administrators, teachers, and students to find consistent success with this platform. To help Google Admins develop a domain that will […]
Amplified IT is dedicated to enabling academic institutions to leverage the productive, communicative, and collaborative power of Google Workspace for Education. With our portfolio of products and services, our employees work to give our customers access to the best-fit solution for the challenges they are facing in their domain. Our Customer Success team takes what […]
The education industry is making strides towards providing its stakeholders with uninterrupted access to technology that will enhance productivity, communication, and collaboration. With more faculty and students using digital tools in the classroom, colleges and universities across the country are seeking ways to transform the modern teaching and learning environment with data analytics, flexible course […]