LCPS G Suite is an integrated communication and collaboration solution, hosted by Google and managed by LCPS.  G Suite will provide the ability for LCPS 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 online environment.

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 an online environment. The use of these tools is optional, and intended to provide an approved and supportable alternative to “consumer” Google accounts.

Do these apps work on an iPad or other tablet?  

Can parents use it?

Currently only LCPS employees and LCPS students can access G Suite .  

Can I see what my child is doing on Google Apps?

Will there be a Parent View account?  No there is not a Parent View account.  Parents are encouraged to explore Google Apps with their children by logging in together. You will be able to have your student log in to his or her LCPS 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

LCPS takes security and privacy of student information very seriously.  LCPS G Suite is not accessible by anyone outside of LCPS, unless documents are purposely shared. Your student will be able to work and collaborate in a safe and secure online environment.  

LCPS and Google Apps for Education comply with legal requirements for safety and security such as the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Additional information about GAFE security & privacy may be found at https://www.google.com/edu/trust/index.html and additional information at:http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/education/benefits.html

Who has access to my child’s account?

The G Suite Terms of Service agreement with LCPS 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 LCPS grants Google explicit permission to do so. One example would be to investigate inappropriate use.

What apps are available and how can I expect my child’s teacher to use them?

LCPS Google Apps 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.  

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 Google Apps reflect in their grade?

The use of G Suite will not in itself impact grades. Consult with your child’s teachers 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 is another tool LCPS 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 provide students an additional opportunity to ask a teacher question electronically, helping students learn to communication in a real world environment. 

Why Use Google Apps for Education?

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/

What is the value of G Suite?  

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.