Google Workspace for Education: Flexible, Cloud-Based Tools to Power Teaching and Learning
Tool | Free with Google Account? | Ease of Use 😌 | Collaboration 🧑🤝🧑 | Best For 🎯 | Classroom Use 💡 |
Google Docs/ Sheets / Slides | ✅ Yes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Familiar & intuitive | ✅ Real-time co-editing, comments, version history | Content creation, collaboration | Group projects, peer editing, shared notes |
Google Classroom | ✅ Yes (w/ Workspace) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Streamlined interface | ✅ Assignments, feedback, announcements | Classroom management & grading | Distribute work, track progress, communicate |
Google Drive | ✅ Yes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Organized & accessible | ✅ Cloud storage, shared folders, permissions | File storage & organization | Resource hubs, syllabus & handout access |
✅ Yes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seamless & simple | ✅ Video calls, live captions, breakout rooms | Virtual meetings & live teaching | Class discussions, virtual office hours | |
Google Forms | ✅ Yes | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick & effective | ✅ Sharable surveys/quizzes, auto-grade | Assessments & data collection | Exit tickets, formative quizzes, feedback polls |
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