Heavers Farm School are using Google Workspace for
Teaching and Learning
We're using G Suite for Education as the platform to help us communicate and collaborate with colleagues and students. It's a free set of tools for schools from Google. Use this website to access the key tools you'll need and learn more about how to use them.
Set, manage and assess work for your classes which are already created for you. You can also allow students to ask questions and schedule assignments in advance.
Create and store documents, spreadsheets and presentations here. Share with colleagues to collaborate. All of the student work from Classroom is automatically stored in Drive
Instant message with your colleagues individually or in rooms. Ideal for sharing ideas for your year group or subject.
Create video calls to chat with colleagues. Only teachers can create meetings. For use with students, generate a Meet link in Classroom.
Get Training
Google has a whole host of training resources specifically aimed at teachers. Use the resources below to get started whether you're a complete beginner or have had previous experience with G Suite for Education.
Beginner
Find resources to get started with delivering remote learning at the Teach from Home website.
Looking for a step by step guide? Try starting with the toolkit instead.
Get 8 video tutorials delivered to your inbox in a single email. Each tutorial takes just 5 minutes to complete and covers all the product basics.
Want to take your time? Use this form to get one lesson per week for eight weeks.
Intermediate
Discover ways to engage students through distance learning by exploring a whole host of resources for saving time and engaging students.
Keeping distance learning students on pace can be a challenge. Work through this course to discover how to use G Suite to stay connected no matter the distance.
General Resources
Work through the modular, self-paced fundamentals or advanced training courses to discover the best strategies for teaching and learning with G Suite for Education.
First Day of G Suite for Education
Watch videos to help you get started on day one: