WMCTC Google Apps Learning Resources

  • Here are some resources and information to help staff meet our goals of using Google Apps for Education (Now called Google Workspace) to impact student achievement.
     
    Student Username Format Helper:
    • Pottsgrove - first initial last name @pottsgrovesd.org
      (ex. John Appleseed would be jappleseed@pottsgrovesd.org)

    • Spring-Ford - 5 last - 3 first - 3 # @rams.spring-ford.net
      (ex. John Appleseed would be applejoh000@rams.spring-ford.net)

    • Upper Perk -  first initial last name capped at 8 @students.upsd.org
      (ex. John Appleseed would be japplese@students.upsd.org)

Google Apps for Education FAQ's

  • What is Google Apps for Education (Now Google Workspace)?

    Google Workspace is group of web-based communication and collaboration tools. Part of these tools are Email, Calendar, and Drive (provides cloud-based file storage and sharing). Google Apps for Education provides a powerful unified solution with a simple attractive interface.

    How is Google Workspace -for Education different than my personal Google?

    Personal Google Accounts have different end-user agreements and include ads. WMCTC has a specific end-user agreement and no ads.

    Why Google Workspace for Education?

    Cloud-based computing has become very popular on a multitude of devices. Google is a leading developer and service provider in this type of computing. Google develops its services to be device agnostic, this means that their services are available in some form whether using a Mac, PC, or mobile device. In addition, it has been noted that using cloud-based computing motivates students, boosts their performance, and prepares them for the world. Both faculty, staff, and students benefit from the wealth of collaboration and communication tools that Google makes available.

    Will my WMCTC Google account be separate from my personal Google account?

    Yes. The accounts are separate; employees will be provided with a Google account as long as they have agreed to the terms within the Acceptable Use Policy 815. 

    Will Google search my WMCTC Email for marketing?

    No. WMCTC has an agreement with Google that disallows them from searching our Email for marketing.

    Is my email and information at Google kept private and secure?

    Yes. The data is owned by WMCTC, not Google. WMCTC has an agreement with Google to treat WMCTC user data as confidential.